Core Operations, Associate

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. This Associate II position plays a key role within our mutual fund trading team, overseeing mutual fund trading operations in a fast-paced environment across a several business lines. The role will be responsible for assisting with the development of our new mutual fund trading platform, contribute to building our future state model, and migrating clients onto the future state workflow.

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.

As Unit Dealing Associate II you will

• Develop a deep understanding of existing mutual fund trading infrastructure and business processes
• Assist with client conversions/start‑ups of new client relationships
• Work autonomously with confidence in a fast‑moving, complex technical environment
• Build relationships with colleagues across multiple functional groups
• Assist with business requirements, testing, and implementing new functionality on our trading application in coordination with management team, clients, IT, and the vendor
• Research and resolve inquiries for clients, trading partners, and internal stakeholders
• 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
• 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
• Assist with client reporting and client projects
• Analyze internal processes and look to automate, reduce risk, and streamline workflows

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Analytical mindset and strong critical thinking
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Confident & clear communicator with ability to articulate complex concepts to any audience
• Highly motivated with exceptional integrity
• Ability to understand and contribute to documented business and technical system requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience in financial services industry

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.

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.

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