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Fund Order Services, Assistant Vice President

State Street

State Street

Boston, MA, USA
Posted on Jul 29, 2024

Who we are looking for

This Assistant Vice President position is for a key contributor role within our Fund Order Services team . The role oversees asset allocation operations for clients in a fast-paced environment across a variety of complex portfolio types, including target dates, multi-manager, and fund-of-funds. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, and the incumbent will contribute to key strategic projects in addition to delivering services for our clients.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.

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 Fund Order Services, Assistant Vice President you will

  • Oversee team responsible for reporting transaction activity to trading partners, clients, and transfer agents for trade execution
  • Research and resolve inquiries and reconcilement issues with accounting agents, custodians and trading partners
  • Ensure all team deliverables are met within assigned deadlines on a daily basis, document and update procedures and team checklists, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
  • Assist with client reporting and client projects
  • Assist with client conversions and start-ups of new client relationships
  • Analyze internal processes and look to automate, reduce risk, and streamline workflows
  • Assist with client requirements, testing, and implementing enhancements to trading applications in coordination with management team, clients, IT, and the vendor
  • Manage the day-to-day activities of a functional team by monitoring, reviewing and validating all daily activity to ensure accuracy and adherence to controls within tight deadlines
  • Develop timely and accurate responses to ensure the needs of the group are being met
  • Maintain internal and external client relationships

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

  • Strong critical thinking and decision making skills
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills
  • Ability to understand and contribute to documented business and technical system requirements

Education & Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  • 6-8 years’ experience in financial services industry

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $132,500 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.