Fund Accounting (Alternatives) Associate 2

State Street Corporation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work location

Benefits package

Career development programs

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Ireland is expanding with graduate and entry level roles in the Alternatives Fund Accounting Group, offering exposure to hedge funds, crypto funds and hybrid funds. You will enhance your career through cross-functional collaboration with global teams while supporting a wide range of fund types.

As a Fund Accounting Associate, you will prepare reconciliations, assist in Dealing Date accounting, work with equities, fixed income, futures and swaps, participate in

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve and work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily cash, position and market value reconciliations.
• Assist in the Dealing Date accounting process.
• Work on equities, fixed income, futures, options and swaps.
• Participate in client or internal projects.
• Prepare client correspondence and audit confirmations.
• Assist managers in semi-annual and annual audit processes.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Time management

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Who are we looking for?

YOU! A dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is looking to work in an exciting and evolving sector. As part of our current expansion of operations in Ireland, we have a number of roles at graduate and entry level available within our Alternatives Fund Accounting Group where you can enhance you career through experience gained in multiple facets including: Hedge Funds Crypto Funds Hybrid Funds Join us if making your mark in the Alternatives Servicing Sector is a challenge you are up for.

What can we offer you?

We are the largest Fund Administrator in Ireland, servicing global market leading clients across a variety of product types. With us, you have the opportunity to develop your career in many different directions within the funds industry. This is a team providing a crucial operational service for clients worldwide, and you will work with a range of internal teams across the globe to service a wide array of prominent clients across multiple fund types. We offer flexibility to blend working from home or office, excellent benefits package, strong personal and career development programs to support your career journey and much more.

As a Fund Accounting Associate, you will be involved in:

• Preparing daily cash, position and market value reconciliations including trade capture and pricing.
• Assist in the Dealing Date accounting process.
• Work on complex financial instruments such as equities, fixed income, futures options and swaps.
• Participate in client related or internally driven projects.
• Prepare clients' related correspondence (e.g. client requests, audit confirmations)
• Assist Managers in semi-annual and annual audit process.
• Identify any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and report and/or escape in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.

What we value:

• Strong analytical skills and an attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Degree level at any discipline is preferred, but not essential.

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.

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.