Middle Office Expert – Alternative Investment Services, hybrid, Senior Associate

Middle Office Expert – Alternative Investment Services, hybrid, Senior Associate

Gdańsk
Category: Investment Operations
Job ID: R-731415
Full time

Who are we looking for?

As Middle Office Expert within Alternative Investment Services (AIS) business division you will be responsible for ensuring team compliance with operating policies, procedures and guidelines in the accurate and timely servicing of your clients vanilla and exotic OTC transactions. In addition you will take charge of creating efficiencies, resolve complex queries and enhancing overall client satisfaction. The position is available within MIddle Office OTC Transaction team.

Your new team

The team you will be joining is within the Poland Middle Office Tower in the Alternative Investment Solutions department which is a part of State Street Global Delivery, the largest financial services provider in Poland. AIS is a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity funds. These services are fully integrated to provide complete end-to-end solutions that span the front-, middle- and back-office requirements of institutional investors.

Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one and servicing E2E clients is a challenge you are up for.

Your new role

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.
As Middle Office Expert – Alternative Investment Services, hybrid, Senior Associate you will:

• Help coordinating day to day tasks and ensure the daily tasks are completed and accurate
• Maintain your primary portfolios, trading in all type of vanilla and exotic OTC transactions and related products
• Overview of daily reconciliation breaks, while ensuring all breaks are followed up and escalated to local Manager, Client &/or client where necessary
• Perform daily Local Oversight of the Associate’s work
• Closely cooperate with brokers, custodians, fund accountants, various internal stakeholders and other third parties
• Address the queries from the team, provide guidance and support from technical perspective, responsible for SOPs set-up and review
• Involved in new client & fund Onboarding activities
• Work on productivity and efficiency improvement projects
• Lead improvement and transformation projects collaborating with Oversight and Local management
• Co-ordinate system enhancements or new requirements on behalf of the team

What we value

Desired skills and competencies:

• Advanced command of English is required
• Very good communicational, organizational and planning skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills
• Ability to work under time pressure/deadlines
• Self-motivation, adaptability and showing initiative in different circumstances while under pressure
• Attention to detail while retaining efficiency and effectiveness
• Client-centric mindset

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with in finance, accounting, economy or technology is preferred
• Work experience (3-4+ years) in Middle Office, Funds Industry, Investment Services, Finance or Accounting area
• Broad and in-depth understanding of the Fund Administration industry, gained through working in a any of asset management /Fund Administration disciplines
• In-depth knowledge of financial instruments with focus on OTC market: Equity, Futures, Options, Fixed Income, FX, Swaps (IRS, CDS, TRS, etc.)
• Broad understanding of standards, methodologies, processes, systems and technology necessary to support investment management operations
• Flexibility in working outside of your responsibilities and areas of expertise
• PC literate – Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint & Word skills necessary

What we offer

• Permanent contract of employment from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Employee savings plan
• My Benefits Cafeteria platform
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• Technical or leadership career pathway

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fi

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.

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.

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