State Street
Financial Services
AlternativeOpsFundAccounting,Officer
“Alternative Ops Fund Accounting, Officer at State Street. Skills: Fund Accounting, Team Management, Client Relationship Management, Operational Controls, Process Improvement. Perform and/or monitor quality and internal controls for all team deliverables. Plan and manage the daily processes and the effective utilization of resources with the support of the AVP”
What You'll Achieve.
Timely completion of accurate deliverables; Enhancing client satisfaction; Key Performance Indicators are produced and dispatched as required
Industry & Context.
Problem solving and analytical skills; Self-motivated, creative and efficient in finding solutions to complex, time-critical problems and analytical ability
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Minimum 4 years’ experience in financial services, fund accounting and/or a back-office operations big four/ accounting firm/ fund house work experience, Minimum 1 year experience in managing a team or a group, Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, Time management skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure and adapt to work under given deadlines, Advanced knowledge of MS Excel, Problem solving and analytical skills, Detail-oriented, owner’s mindset, logical thinking, learning ability, sense of responsibility and teamwork, Good interpersonal skill and team effective communication, organizational and negotiation skills, Self-motivated, creative and efficient in finding solutions to complex, time-critical problems and analytical ability
Nice to Have
Experience with Alternative Investment asset classes or Private Equity
What You'll Do.
Perform and/or monitor quality and internal controls for all team deliverables
Plan and manage the daily processes and the effective utilization of resources with the support of the AVP
Identify issues and problems in service delivery and carry out necessary corrective action
ensure that Key Performance Indicators are produced and dispatched as required
Review corporate documentation on processes
procedures and controls and evaluate the continuing effectiveness of these and related systems
initiating remedial action as necessary
complaints and potential breaches. Record as appropriate in the Errors log
time keeping and holiday/cover arrangements within the teams
Ensure contingency plans exist for the work of the team and where necessary contribute to the business continuity plans and tests
Participate in the development
testing and implementation of new systems and products
Assist with recruitment of new staff
Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients
third parties and colleagues
communicating effectively through formalized reporting and ad hoc liaison
Ensure sufficiently trained staff is available to service the client/s and deliver quality service
Assume responsibility for the implementation of client specific Fund Accounting projects (new business development review
Assistant Vice President & Donor site CRM are adequately updated on a regular basis regarding all aspects of your client/s account
highlighting all potential risks with possible solutions in a timely manner
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, third parties and colleagues; Communicate effectively through formalized reporting and ad hoc liaison; Ensure sufficiently trained staff is available to service the client/s and deliver quality service; Teamwork
Communication Scope
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing; Effective communication
Process & Methodology
Planning and managing daily processes, Implementation of client specific Fund Accounting projects (new business development review, planning & roll out)
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