Fund Accountant - Senior Associate

Who we are looking for

Reporting to an Officer within a Fund Accounting team, the successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight and release of daily fund valuations. This role will provide the candidate with exposure to all aspects of New Asset Value calculation, including responding to client queries, the on-boarding of new funds/clients and ad hoc project work. It is a unique role that requires an understanding of the NAV process and how different departments and geographical locations within State Street interact and work together to service our clients.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Senior Associate you will:

• Ensure excellent level of service provided to all clients serviced by the team
• Oversight of the NAV calculation process and ensuring accuracy of the NAV
• Timely escalation of issues
• Resolve client queries
• Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all assigned tasks
• Ensure that sufficient controls are in place for all deliverables
• Ensure that detailed procedures are in place for all tasks
• Work with manager to ensure appropriate allocation and sharing of work within team
• Continuously review processes to make sure best of breed tools are used and that processes are as efficient as possible.
• Foster collaboration with colleagues, clients and external parties
• Attend and contribute to client service calls
• Ad hoc projects as directed

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Skilled communicator, both verbal and written
• Good numerical and analytical abilities
• Attention to detail crucial
• Methodical and organised
• Team player
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Microsoft Office Experience

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a valuations environment is beneficial.
• Professional qualification or degree in a related discipline would be beneficial

• Disposition;
• Self-motivated
• Enthusiastic
• Flexible
• Self-Reliant

For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.