Bank Loan Servicing, Senior Associate

State Street; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Insurance coverage

PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Incentive awards

Tax-advantaged savings plans

Job summary

State Street is seeking a professional to manage day-to-day operations within a custody/fund accounting context in Massachusetts. The role oversees a functional team, acts as escalation point, and coordinates new funds and systems implementations.

You will train staff, drive best practices, and participate in audits and client projects while supporting compliance. A BS degree and 3–4 years in the field are required.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Finance, Business or related field.
• 3-4 years Custody and/or Fund Accounting experience, some supervisory.
• Knowledge of securities language and legal requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage and escalate operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day delivery of a functional team and staff.
• Serve as primary contact and escalation point for operational issues.
• Coordinate implementation of funds, systems and processes.
• Organize meetings and prepare agendas and notes.
• Identify and implement operational best practices.
• Support compliance/fiduciary reviews and audits.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance appraisals.
• Assist with client conversions and projects.
• Help define new company initiatives.
• Monitor for unusual or suspicious activity and report per policy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Securities terminology

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Management experience

Technical problem solving

Education

BS degree in Finance, Business or related field

Job description

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

• Account for the day-to-day management of a functional team(s) and manage daily service delivery and production activities performed by staff
• Primary contact and key escalation point for operational issues, provide technical expertise to resolve daily problems
• Act as primary contact and escalation point for operational issues
• Manage and elevate issues related CoE’s and other Shared Services
• Manage production activities of Shared Service Associate I, II and Senior Associate
• Coordinate the implementation of new funds, systems and processes. Assist with client conversions and other client projects
• Organize Shared Service internal meetings, as needed, and compiles related documentation, assisting with the coordination and development of the agenda and may attend meetings to record notes and action items
• Identify and implement consistent operational best practices
• Assist with compliance/fiduciary reviews and audits
• Train, develop and motivate new staff, complete performance appraisals
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff, participate in individual on-going training and development
• Provide technical expertise to resolve daily problems
• Serve on committees. Help define and implement new company initiatives
• During the course of normal day to day operation, be responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escape in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Knowledge of securities language and legal requirements.
• Good interpersonal, organizational and management skills.
• Solid understanding of operational functions within Fund Accounting. Ability to provide technical expertise to resolve daily problems.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency and working knowledge of various software applications.
• Ability to develop and enhance client relationships.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent to a BS degree in Finance, Business or related field.
• At least 3-4 years of related Custody and/or Fund Accounting experience, part of which must have been in a management or supervisory capacity.

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 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.

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Salary Range:

$52,000 - $94,120 Annual

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

• our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans)
• eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

For a full overview, visit https://hrportal.ehr.com/statestreet/Home.

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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It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.