Job Title: Senior Associate, Fund Financial Reporting

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a Senior Associate to provide end-to-end support to investment company clients for the timely preparation of financial statements, portfolio schedules, and mandatory reporting within stringent deadlines for audit/review and successful submission to regulators. The selected candidate will work in shifts that overlap with US, APAC, and EMEA hours to facilitate training, on-the-job practice, feedback, etc.

Why This Role is Important to Us:

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS provides essential financial tools to asset owners and managers, including core custody, accounting, fund administration, shareholder recordkeeping, and operations solutions for alternative assets. Join us if you're up for the challenge of making a mark in the financial services industry from day one.

What You Will Be Responsible For:

As a Senior Associate, you will:

- Prepare and perform 1st level reviews on client financial statements, NQs, Form N-MFP, and other similar forms/activities, clearing comments, and assisting with draft and support distribution to clients and auditors.

- Provide on-the-job training, coaching to staff, and performance feedback to managers.

- Manage risk by ensuring the team understands all Standard Operating Procedures, Key Controls, and Client Specific Procedures/Checklists.

- Estimate personnel needs, assign work, oversee short-term deliverables, coordinate workflow, and maintain knowledge of the overall process operating model.

- Implement standard practices, processes, tools, and technology enhancements.

- Use automation effectively and recommend current system enhancements.

- Participate in the research and resolution of client issues.

- Volunteer for ad-hoc projects and handle last-minute requests.

- Resolve issues and prioritize actions in the absence of the direct manager.

- Coordinate activities between multiple departments, including global offshoring partners.

- Draft and update task lists for offshoring partners and act as the primary contact.

What We Value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

- Fund Accounting

- Transaction Processing & Management

- Financial Analysis

- Excellent Communication Skills

- Problem Solving

- Statistical Analysis

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce/Economics, specializing in Business, Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience preferred.

- Professional qualifications like CA/CPA/ACCA preferred.

- Knowledge of US GAAP/IFRS.

Additional Requirements:

- Strong technology skills, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

- Leadership abilities within a team and among peers.

- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, including excellent time management skills.

- 2+ years to 4+ years of experience in Fund Financial Reporting, Accounting, or the Finance field preferred.

About State Street:

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies globally. We provide exceptional investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients. For more than two centuries, we’ve been safeguarding and stewarding the investments of millions of people, innovating from technology to product development.

Inclusion, Diversity, and Social Responsibility:

At State Street, we believe that diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives contribute to an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome candidates from diverse origins, backgrounds, abilities, ages, sexual orientations, gender identities, and personalities. We are actively engaged with our communities worldwide as partners and leaders. Employees have access to tools to balance professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, a matching gift program, and networks to stay connected to what matters.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button.