Reference Data Management, Senior Associate

State Street; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

State Street is seeking a seasoned Static Data Professional in Bengaluru to drive client data accuracy and BAU processes. You will manage static data across trading systems, assist with settlement instructions, and support portfolio and treasury applications.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in financial services, strong Excel/SQL skills, and a proactive mindset for issue resolution and process improvement. The role sits in State Street Markets with global teams.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in financial services.
• Knowledge of portfolio solutions and treasury systems.
• Graduate in Finance or Commerce or related fields.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, SQL and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Add, update, and maintain static data across transaction systems as directed.
• Assist with static data setup and issue resolution in portfolio/treasury apps.
• Create and maintain accounts and settlement instructions.
• Support daily operations with MS Access databases.
• Research and resolve queries and escalated settlement issues.
• Ensure timely BAU processes with accuracy and proper escalations.
• Suggest process improvements and fix control gaps.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Independent work

Team player

Education

Graduate or higher in Finance/Commerce

BBM/BBA

MBA (Finance)

M.Com

Tools

MS Excel

MS Access

SQL

Macros

Job description

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned Static Data Professional to join our operations team within State Street Markets. This requires experience in handling client static data, settlement instructions, and operational processes with accuracy and timeliness. The candidate should be proactive in resolving issues, managing escalations, and ensuring smooth execution of BAU. This position is based in India and offers the opportunity to work with a global client base and cross-functional teams.

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a seasoned Static Data Professional to join our operations team within State Street Markets. This requires experience in handling client static data, settlement instructions, and operational processes with accuracy and timeliness. The candidate should be proactive in resolving issues, managing escalations, and ensuring smooth execution of BAU. This position is based in India and offers the opportunity to work with a global client base and cross-functional teams.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets. As a leading provider of trading and lending solutions to the world’s institutional investors, we deliver the industry’s most innovative platforms, financing, and portfolio solutions. Our capabilities are backed by proprietary, high-value research, insights, and indicators that power clients’ investment decisions, accelerate performance, and help investors stay ahead of shifting markets. Across our comprehensive set of solutions, including financing solutions that streamline liquidity access and portfolio solutions designed to help achieve peak performance, we deliver an edge to drive business success.

State Street Markets delivers innovative FX, Financing, and Portfolio Solutions to help investors optimize performance, access liquidity, and manage risk. Our FX solutions provide broad market access and strategic trading tools. Financing solutions offer market-leading expertise to streamline liquidity and enhance decision-making. Portfolio solutions simplify pre- and post-trade processes, unlocking efficiencies across the trade lifecycle. Backed by research, technology, and global scale, we empower clients to seize opportunities and achieve long-term growth.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Add, update, and maintain static data across transaction systems based on direction from Middle Office, Trading, and Client Onboarding.
• Assist with static data setup and issue resolution within portfolio and treasury applications (Portfolio Solutions, Financing Solutions, Global Treasury, FX).
• Create and maintain accounts, settlement instructions.
• Support daily operations by maintaining MS Access databases and related applications.
• Research and resolve queries and escalated settlement issues.
• Handle BAU processes with timeliness, accuracy, and appropriate escalations.
• Evaluate and improve operational processes on a continuous basis.
• Function independently with zero handholding for BAU activities.
• Perform review functions with timeliness and accuracy.
• Business SME with strong understanding of systems, end-to-end process and client/regional nuances.
• Conduct training for new joiners and assist other team members on BAU issues.
• Proactively share best practices, process knowledge, and error/incident awareness across the team.
• Take ownership for timely and accurate completion of processes and daily tasks.
• Assist with requirements gathering and UAT testing for Tech projects.
• Suggest and implement ideas for process improvements and fix control gaps.
• Experience in reviewing and improving operational workflows.
• Strong commitment to compliance, accuracy, and client service excellence.
• Uphold and reflect State Street’s cultural traits and values consistently in daily work.
• Contribute to performance not only through responsibilities but also by living organizational values.

What We Value

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze client instructions and settlement processes.
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical ability.
• Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access, SQL, and Macros.
• Ability to work independently with accountability for BAU activities.
• Team player with leadership potential.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate and above, preferably in Finance, Commerce, or related fields.
• Degrees such as B.Com, BBM/BBA, MBA (Finance), M.Com preferred.
• Overall 8+ Years of experience in the financial service industry.
• Knowledge of financial markets, portfolio solutions, and treasury systems is preferred.

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.