Job Description: Associate 2

Who we are looking for

This role is responsible for managing the Income Processing and review for clients within the Middle office accounting processing. The team provides a vital role in the Corporate Action / Income processing value stream, capturing and processing all dividends, interest, and tax-related events in various markets across clients. There is a high degree of risk associated with this position, and risk management skills are critical. The role is based out of Hyderabad, Telangana, and is responsible for the APAC, EMEA, and US markets, working closely with our global teams/sites.

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. 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 a Corporate Actions/ Income Processing Associate you will:

- Operate providing support and control over complex and time-critical corporate action events (Mandatory & Voluntary) – All Income / Interest related processing into accounting systems.

- Timely and accurate processing of all dividends, income event types in accordance with client requirements and operational procedures.

- Ensure all Corporate Actions & Income setups, instructions and payments are processed while meeting standards established by the Bank and the team’s procedures.

- Provide accurate and detailed information to clients pertaining to Corporate Actions and Income events. Guarantee the support of clients and other relevant stakeholders during the process with timely client responses.

- Develop & build knowledge of existing markets, their changes and financial instruments by making regular use of various information sources (Market Updates, Client Updates, market announcements, among others to be on top of the processing for clients).

- Research and review more complicated Income events using database systems and ensure timely resolution and fix of the same with liaising with various teams, custodians, brokers etc.

- Prioritize your workload and ensure daily tasks are completed within the stipulated SLA.

- Perform intra-day checks and EOD checks for the actions completed or pending and elevate or escalate any challenges according to the established procedures and matrix.

- Communicate with internal and external parties to provide corporate action/ Income information and relevant deadlines.

- Ensure effective risk management by assisting with end-of-day management reporting and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of pertinent issues.

- Work towards becoming a subject matter expert support on projects and initiatives aimed at improving Corporate Action Income, Dividend, Interest.

- Conduct any required testing, analyze the results, and introduce any enhancement to the production environment whilst updating procedures.

- As assigned, process and/or resolve complex issues such as instruction discrepancies, cash and stock reconciliation, and timely exception resolution.

- Assist and coordinate procedural changes to the current process and deliver effective client service.

- Ensure client and internal operational team inquiries are resolved and escalated as needed, review aged inquiries to ensure appropriate and timely resolution in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

- Work effectively as a team member but also independently.

- Work towards becoming proficient in all areas of the job.

- Demonstrate understanding of State Street’s Risk Excellence principles and support the Risk Sensing function by identifying and documenting areas of potential risk, advocating solutions.

- During the course of normal day-to-day operation, identify any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report/escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.

Preferable Requirements of the role

- Should have good knowledge of Mutual funds, Equity and fixed-income products and working knowledge of the Capital market.

- Should have in-depth knowledge of Corporate Actions, Asset servicing, Incomes, Transaction processing, reconciliation, etc.

- Should have relevant experience in Market Value Reconciliation, Expense Accounting postings, including Management Fee, Admin Fee and Incentive Fee, Dividend Accrual Reconciliation, Bond Coupon Accrual Reconciliation.

- Exposure to trading instruments like Equities, Options, Bonds, Futures, Spots and Forwards, Bank Debts.

- Hands-on experience in using Bloomberg Terminal for searching information on Corporate Actions, verifying coupon accruals for bonds and Price for securities.

- Exposure to the Accounting services of a Custodian Bank.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

- An understanding of the financial services industry.

- An understanding of Custody Banking.

- Knowledge of basic financial instruments.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Package.

- Strong communication and inter-personal skills are essential.

- Acts collaboratively.

- Willingness to learn.

- Eye to detail.

- Team player.

- Idea generator.

- Demonstrates the ability to work accurately and to daily deadlines.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry recognized qualification.

- 1-3 years’ experience in financial services.

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 a 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 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.

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