Investment Risk, Associate 2

State Street Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Bengaluru seeks an Associate 2 in the Investment Risk Analytics team. You will combine deep subject matter expertise with operational experience to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability in service delivery, focusing on VaR, Vol, stress testing, and risk data processing.

You will address client queries, ensure accuracy in market data and risk calculations, and collaborate across organizational units to meet regulatory requirements (UCITS, AIFMD, ESMA).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• FRM or CFA certification or pursuing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage systematic model testing for VaR, Vol, TE, stress testing and support Back testing.
• Address client queries on investment risk concepts.
• Understand security valuation and fix mis-valuations on IRS, Swaps, TRS, etc.
• Provide timely market data for internal Market risk systems.
• Analyze time series data for information useful to Risk Managers.
• Evaluate/analyze Market risk exposures using statistical approaches.
• Ensure accurate, timely processing, operations and controls.
• Provide support, resolve client issues, and demonstrate product understanding.
• Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

Skills

Financial services experience

Investment operations

Regulatory knowledge

Communication across units

Time management under pressure

Education

Finance/Accounting/Economics degree

FRM or CFA (preferred)

Job description

As an Associate 2 in the Investment Risk Analytics team , you will play a pivotal role in ensuring client portfolios adhere to regulatory and mandate-driven guidelines. You will combine deep subject matter expertise with operational experience to drive quality, efficiency, and scalability in our service delivery. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Subject Matter Expertise & Query Resolution
  • Manage systematic model testing for VaR, Vol, TE, stress testing and support Back testing.
  • Addressing client queries on investment risk related concepts.
  • Understanding security valuation, fix mis valuations on IRS, Swaps, TRS etc
  • To provide timely and accurate market data for internal Market risk systems.
  • Analyze time series data for information content that may be of use to Risk Managers, such as market liquidity, hedge efficiency
  • The role involves understanding the various processes to generate the risk numbers retrieved by various risk feeds. This will involve evaluation and analysis of Market risk exposures by employing statistical and other approaches.
  • Responsible for accurate and timely processing, operations and controls
  • Provide support, resolve client issues, and demonstrate a firm understanding of the product
  • Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

Skills/Experience Required

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; FRM or CFA certification or pursuing preferred.
• 1-3 years of Financial services experience in Investment operations.
• Good understanding of all financial instruments including complex OTC products.
• Understands regulatory requirements like UCITS, AIFMD, ESMA etc.
• Ability to work and communicate with people across organizational units.
• Sift Timings EMEA : 1pm to 10pm/ 2pm to 11pm.

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.

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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.

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