Transfer Agency Centralized Alternatives, Senior Associate

State Street; Toronto; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street in Toronto is seeking an operations-focused professional to lead day-to-day mutual fund operations for Alternative clients and supervise a team. You will manage workflows, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with TA and other departments.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years of mutual fund operations experience, a BS/BA, and proficiency in MS Office, with a track record of delivering accurate, timely results in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Qualifications

• BS/BA required
• Must have 2 – 3 years of mutual fund operations experience
• Proficient in MS Office

Responsibilities

• Serve as operational lead for Alternative clients.
• Responsible for day to day operations of groups by managing workflows.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with other TA business units as well as other departments within State Street
• Responsible for managing client Service Level Agreements and ensuring they are met.
• Responsible for managing internal and external KPI’s and ensuring they are met.
• Work on other projects or tasks as assigned

Skills

Ownership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Effective communication

Collaboration

Education

BS/BA

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

The ideal candidate should have financial service experience and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. The candidate will need to supervise with operational focus in area of functional expertise and manage the activities of individual contributors or supervisors in a section or department with accountability for results in terms of costs, strategies and employees.

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. 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. 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

• Serve as operational lead for Alternative clients.
• Responsible for day to day operations of groups by managing workflows.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with other TA business units as well as other departments within State Street
• Responsible for managing client Service Level Agreements and ensuring they are met.
• Responsible for managing internal and external KPI’s and ensuring they are met.
• Work on other projects or tasks as assigned

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Taking Ownership and Initiative
• Ensuring accuracy and quality – detail oriented
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Time management skills – ability to prioritize
• Providing outstanding service
• Effective Communication
• Fostering Collaboration and Teamwork

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• BS/BA required
• Must have 2 – 3 years of mutual fund operations experience
• Proficient in MS Office

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 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 perspective 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 the 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 program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Salary Range

$51,000 - $84,000 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.

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.