Derivatives Expert,SA

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Birthday off

Gold medical package

Private pension plan

Job summary

State Street Corporation in Kraków is seeking an Expert Grade Senior Associate to support processing of complex derivatives data within a hybrid work model (3 days in office). The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and independent work capability.

You will coordinate with internal teams and clients to resolve issues and ensure robust controls. The candidate should have a finance-related degree and experience in fund accounting or related fields, plus excellent Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in a finance-related field is preferred.
• Experience with fund accounting or related finance fields is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support processing of complex derivatives data and act as SME in tool development and testing.
• Liaise with internal/external clients and other processing teams to troubleshoot issues.
• Review and improve documentation, procedures, and controls; ensure accuracy and timeliness.

Skills

Independent worker

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title:ExpertGradeSenior AssociateDivision:Derivatives CoELocation:PolandReporting To:Assistant Vice President (AVP) / OfficerRoles Reporting To This Position:no direct reportsPurpose Of Role:The purpose of the role is to support processing of complex derivatives data. SA IC is responsible for operating model, identifying potential risk or problem situations, conducting impact analysis and resolving issuesEmployee is a central point of contact for other processing teams, client service and brokers.Work organization requirement:Hybrid work model with 3 days of office work per weekSpecific Duties:· Participate as Subject Matter Expert in the development, testing and implementation of new tools/systems and products relating to the ongoing business transformation process. Provide regular progress reports and give feedback during project meetings.· Act as a central point of contact for technical and operational issues encountered in the daily business and/or ad hoc requests related to derivatives process. Track issue trends and escalate as needed. Contribute to issue resolution and share lessons learnt with team members/managers. · Take a leading role in the review of corporate documentation of processes, procedures and controls across clients and country groups. Evaluate their continuing effectiveness and accuracy. Initiate remedial action as necessary. Ensure documentation exists for any specific procedures.· Contribute to analysis and planning of Derivatives Operating Model with the aim of standardizing processes and establishing best practices.· Provide support for new business transitions to Poland and/or internally between teams.· Support process and review of work done by other colleagues if needed, actively monitor daily risks associated to not meeting deadlines/accuracy levels.· Liaise internal and external clients and supporting departments for the purpose of obtaining key inputs to service delivery, resolving errors and discrepancies.· Ensure that departmental procedures are in place and all controls are adhered to.· Identify issues and problems in service delivery and carry out necessary corrective action. Keep Team Supervisor and Manager informed of issues. Ensure the issues log is updated and track progress.· Keep Team Supervisor / Manager informed as to the daily work progress and status of requests and projects progress.· Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues. Demonstrate collaboration with other teams and departments.· Demonstrate flexibility by supporting different client / country groups as well as contributing to a range of projects.· Maintain standards of personal and professional performance/behavior.· Demonstrate good time organizational skills in order to meet deadlines relating to projects and daily work.· Adheres to clean desk policy and thorough record keeping.· Assist in training of less experienced staff and preparation of knowledge test cases.Demonstrates solution oriented attitude and be accountable for execution of made decisions and assigned actions within the teamIs responsible for effective escalation (risk identification and actions)Owns remediation actions at team levelKPI and other reports - Reviews data collected by the team, controls its accuracy and timeliness, communicates risks and challenges. Takes actions to detect inefficient areas and addresses it. PERSON SPECIFICATIONSpecific Qualifications / Skills:Ability to work independently on projects.Supporting daily operation by taking responsibility for resolving complex issues.Demonstrating expert knowledge.Owner’s mindset and being example to follow.Demonstrating core State Street values.Actively participating in department projects.Being proactive about own development.Presenting positive attitude in the workplace.Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.Attention to detail.Skilled communicator, both verbal and written.Good working knowledge of software packages, particularly Microsoft Excel.DispositionIndependent.Self-motivated.Enthusiastic and engaged.Proactive.Professional.Level Of Education:Bachelor or Master’s Degree in the finance related field will be an asset.Previous Level Of Experience:Previous experience with fund accounting or other finance related fields will be an asset.Minimum Salary:zł87,000 AnnualThe minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.We Offer:Permanent contract from day oneAdditional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)Premium life insurance package and private pension planWide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programsOpportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choiceVariety of well-being programsAdditional benefits available depending on the seniority of the roleAbout State StreetAcross 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.Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careersRead our CEO StatementState Street's Speak Up LineZałącznik do standardu Whistleblowing i Speak Up SSBI GmbH dla Oddziału w Polsce