Fund Accounting - Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) – Senior Associate

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Dublin is seeking a Senior Associate for ETF fund accounting within our Fund Accounting team. You will deliver accurate NAVs and ETF fund reporting, while contributing to oversight and continuous improvement across workflows.

This role emphasizes technical fund accounting expertise, with leadership through influence and close collaboration with Custody, Pricing, and Technology teams to ensure fund accuracy and service quality.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Relevant experience in fund accounting, investment operations, administration, financial services or a comparable environment.
• Understanding of ETF fund structures and investment products is preferred.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting quality control processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial data.

Responsibilities

• Prepare assigned ETF portfolios in line with agreed deadlines to ensure funds can be finalised accurately and timely from our North American offices.
• Support the resolution of challenging accounting and operational issues helping to lead process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate issue resolution with internal stakeholders including Custody, Pricing, Transfer Agency, Client Service and Technology teams.
• Provide technical assistance to Associate I and Associate II team members.
• Support the onboarding of new funds, changes to existing funds and other team deliverables as required.
• Perform review activities and provide oversight across key deliverables to support fund accuracy and service quality.
• Participate in client service reviews and operational discussions.
• Identify operational risks and control weaknesses, driving remediation activities where required.

Skills

Fund accounting

NAV production

ETF products

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Control mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial data tools

Job description

Who We Are

At State Street, our purpose is to help create better outcomes for the world's investors and the people they serve. We partner with many of the world's leading asset managers, owners, and financial institutions, providing investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research, and trading services. Join our Fund Accounting team and build your expertise supporting Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). You will work in a collaborative, control-focused environment where accuracy, timeliness and continuous improvement are central to the service we provide.

Why This Role Is Important To Us

Fund Accounting is at the heart of our Asset Servicing business. Our teams play a critical role in delivering accurate and timely Net Asset Values (NAVs) and reporting to our clients. As a Senior Associate, you will play a key role in the delivery and oversight of ETF fund accounting services. This is an individual contributor role that combines technical fund accounting expertise with leadership through influence and operational oversight.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Prepare assigned ETF portfolios in line with agreed deadlines to ensure funds can be finalised accurately and timely from our North American offices.
• Support the resolution of challenging accounting and operational issues helping to lead process improvement and automation initiatives.
• Coordinate issue resolution with internal stakeholders including Custody, Pricing, Transfer Agency, Client Service and Technology teams.
• Provide technical assistance to Associate I and Associate II team members.
• Support the onboarding of new funds, changes to existing funds and other team deliverables as required.
• Perform review activities and provide oversight across key deliverables to support fund accuracy and service quality.
• Participate in client service reviews and operational discussions.
• Identify operational risks and control weaknesses, driving remediation activities where required.

What We Value

• Strong understanding of fund accounting, NAV production and ETF products.
• Ability to analyse and resolve complex accounting and operational issues with appropriate judgement and escalation.
• Demonstrated ownership, accountability and a strong control mindset.
• Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Effective communication skills and a client-focused approach.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, risk management and operational excellence.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant experience in fund accounting, investment operations, administration, financial services or a comparable environment.
• Understanding of ETF fund structures and investment products is preferred.
• Experience reviewing work and supporting quality control processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and confidence working with financial data.

What We Offer

• Career development opportunities across Asset Servicing and State Street’s global business.
• Exposure to ETF products, investment instruments and global financial markets.
• A collaborative environment with structured learning and opportunities to broaden technical expertise.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• An inclusive culture that values different perspectives and continuous improvement.

About State Street

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. 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.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

About State Street

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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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.

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