Middle Office Administrator (Alternatives), Associate 1

State Street; Kraków; On-site; PLN 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract from day one

Birthday Day Off

Gold Medical Package for employees and

Premium life insurance package and

Soft skills training and development

Volunteer time and employee networks

Well-being programs

Additional benefits depending on role

Job summary

State Street Kraków is seeking a finance professional with strong investment banking experience to support client front and middle office teams in resolving trade discrepancies and complex queries.

You will collaborate with internal and external parties worldwide, ensuring daily statements are reviewed, processes are followed, and issues are escalated when needed. The role offers permanent contract and extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business-related area.
• Strong financial knowledge with investment banking background.
• Experience interfacing with clients and front/middle office teams.

Responsibilities

• Support Supervisor in highlighting and escalating client issues.
• Review daily client statements and interact with external parties daily.
• Identify suspicious activity and report per policy.
• Ensure end-of-day processes and daily checklists are completed.
• Communicate issues to Ireland Office timely.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Very good English

IT Literate

Client interaction

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business-related area

Tools

SWIFT

Job description

Who we are looking for:

We are looking for candidate who has strong experience with Investment banking. Some one with strong financial knowledge with Financial background. Direct integration with client Middle and Front Office teams (Investment Managers) to resolve trade discrepancies or issues. Supporting resolution of complex queries by cooperating with internal teams and external parties worldwide

Why this role is important to us:

The team you will be joining plays an important role in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen we need teams like yours to help navigate employees and the organization as a whole. In your role you will strive for cutting-edge solutions, that are straightforward and scalable. You will help us build resilience and execute day to day deliverables at our best.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

• Support Supervisor in ensuring client issues are highlighted and escalated when necessary.
• Ensure all daily counterpart statements are received and reviewed by the Team
• Interact on a daily basis with external parties i.e. clients and ISDA counterparts
• Ensure Detailed Checklist is complete
• During normal day to day activities, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or elevate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
• Ensure daily checklist is complete and verify end of day process is completed.
• Highlight, escalat[e] and report all issues to the client representative in Ireland pertaining to client service.
• Ensure daily correspondence with the Ireland Office to keep the Operations Manager up to date with relevant issues.

What we value:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Very good English
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to perform effectively within strict client deadlines
• Highly numerate
• IT Literate
• A knowledge of OTC product types, collateral, cash and treasury related requirement
• Cash moves (SWIFT)
• Good understanding of currency settlement and other applicable deadlines
• Understand the process flow from trade inception to close out

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business-related area

Minimum Salary:

zł60,000 Annual

The 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 one
• Additional 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 plan
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
• Variety of well-being programs
• Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role

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.