Location: Clifton,NJ, USA
Who We Are Looking For
We are a team of dedicated accounting professionals who are passionate about delivering financial reporting and day-to-day accounting and administrative support to one of the largest Open-Ended Private Equity Funds. Join this growing team that is passionate about building innovative solutions to revolutionize how State Street services our customers.
As a Senior Associate you will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of investment and fund performance data for a complex Private Equity/Credit Fund.
Why this role is important to us
This position is Private Equity Fund Services Business Unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Services (AIS) group, a recognized industry-leading provider of fund accounting, fund administration and risk services to hedge funds and private equity/credit funds. The position will interact directly with external clients as well as State Street onshore and offshore teams, providing complete end-to-end solutions for a major Private Equity/Credit Investment Fund.
Join us if you are up to the challenge of administrating a mega fund and look to grow with the team.
What you will be responsible for
* Processing the administrative instructions received
* Following up with client for instructions authorization and ensuring processes are made timely.
* Maintaining standard filing of instructions package and reports
* Filling in the daily checklist accordingly with the activities performed
* Maintaining the daily mandate management package
* Preparing standard audit package
* Ensuring that the instructions received are compliant with State Street policy.
* Analyzing the instructions exceptions and act accordingly to resolve with the responsible parties in a timely manner.
* Monitoring exceptions resolutions and solicit resolutions details to the responsible parties.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
* Excellent communication skills
* Creative problem-solving skills and analysis skills to help build solutions.
* Initiative, self-motivation and the ability to work independently
* Be a team player yet display a culture of individual ownership of tasks
Education & Preferred Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent accounting qualification and work experience with a focus in a related field is preferred
* Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
* PC Skills - Microsoft products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc), Jira and Confluence
* Proven track record in applying company internal controls and policies
* Proven ability to work efficiently and effectively within a team
Additional requirements
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 by location, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans, among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Programs 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 perspectives 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 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 programs 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:
$41,600 - $57,200 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.
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