Securities Valuations, Officer

State Street Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Savings plans

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Canada seeks a pricing operations professional to oversee valuation reporting and pricing data governance. You will collaborate with teams to ensure timely delivery, maintain procedures, and drive efficiency through improvements.

The role emphasizes accuracy, audit readiness, and strong client service. The position requires 4+ years in securities pricing or fund accounting, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• 4+ years experience in securities pricing, fund accounting, or custody operations / securities administration.
• Knowledge of capital markets and complex securities.
• Ability to analyze problems, gather information, and draw sound conclusions.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong administration, organizational and time management skills.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course and/or Derivatives Fundamentals Course is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and delivery of valuation reports to internal and external clients and/or their agents in a timely manner.
• Ensure procedures for review and approval of portfolio values are current and followed.
• Propose changes to procedures to reduce risk, minimize manual inputs, and increase efficiencies.
• Ensure daily receipt of pricing feeds, broker quotes, back-up pricing sources and other data.
• Identify, research, and resolve prices breaching set tolerance levels.
• Review and sign-off on daily group packages with a focus on accuracy and audit trail.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team player

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Finance or accounting concentration

Canadian Securities Course / Derivatives Fundamentals Course (asset)

Tools

Word

Excel

Databases

Job description

What you will be responsible for

• Assist in the oversight of preparation and delivery of valuation reports to internal and external clients and/or their agents in a timely manner.
• Ensure that procedures are in place, up to date, and adhered to regarding the review and approval of portfolio market values.
• Propose changes to procedures to management with a focus of reducing risk, manual inputs, and increasing efficiencies.
• Ensure the receipt of all pricing feeds, broker quotes, back‑up pricing sources and other relevant data on a daily basis.
• Identify, research, and resolve prices breaking set tolerance levels.
• Function as a “team-player”.
• Work with peers and achieve group/client/unit goals.
• Review and sign‑off on daily group packages with a focus on accuracy, detail, audit trail, and timeliness.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve fair value situations.
• Escalate issues to manager and/or clients as required.
• Support global pricing tasks in a continuous operations environment.
• Ensure that the group is adequately trained and cross‑trained.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Continuously expand and improve knowledge of financial instruments, corporate actions, and best valuation practices.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the various fund groups, client requirements and other market related anomalies.
• Maintain proper documentation and back‑up for audit purposes.
• Participate in and contribute to unit project initiatives.
• Provide outstanding client service to both internal and external clients.

Requirements

• College or university designation preferably with a concentration in finance or accounting.
• 4+ years experience in securities pricing, fund accounting, or custody operations / securities administration.
• Knowledge of capital markets and complex securities.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, obtain and evaluate information and reach sound conclusions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent computer knowledge of Word, Excel, and PC databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid administration, organizational and time management skills.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course and/or Derivatives Fundamentals Course is an asset.

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.

Other Values

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.

Salary Range

Salary Range: $67,000 - $109,750 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability.

About State Street Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success. We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in your shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement