Core Operations, Associate 2

STATE STREET CORPORATION; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Performance-based awards

Savings plans

Job summary

State Street Corporation is seeking an Associate II to join its mutual fund trading team. The role oversees mutual fund trading operations and supports the development of a new mutual fund trading platform and the future-state workflow across multiple business lines.

The position values analytical thinking, problem solving, and clear communication. You will collaborate with clients, IT, and management to deliver enhancements while maintaining controls and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 1+ years’ experience in the financial services industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop a deep understanding of existing mutual fund trading infrastructure and business processes.
• Assist with client conversions/start-ups of new client relationships.
• Work autonomously with confidence in a fast-moving, complex technical environment.
• Build relationships with colleagues across multiple functional groups.
• Assist with business requirements, testing, and implementing new functionality on our trading application in coordination with management team, clients, IT, and the vendor.
• Research and resolve inquiries for clients, trading partners, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all team deliverables are met within assigned deadlines on a daily basis, document and update procedures and team checklists, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures.
• Manage the day-to-day activities of a functional team by monitoring, reviewing, and validating all daily activity to ensure accuracy and adherence to controls within tight deadlines.
• Assist with client reporting and client projects.
• Analyze internal processes and look to automate, reduce risk, and streamline workflows.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Clear communication

Integrity

Financial services experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Job Description Who we are looking for This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team, and the incumbent will contribute to key strategic projects in addition to delivering services for our clients. This Associate II position plays a key role within our mutual fund trading team, overseeing mutual fund trading operations in a fast-paced environment across a several business lines. The role will be responsible for assisting with the development of our new mutual fund trading platform, contribute to building our future state model, and migrating clients onto the future state workflow.

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.

Responsibilities

This Associate II position plays a key role within our mutual fund trading team, overseeing mutual fund trading operations in a fast-paced environment across a several business lines. The role will be responsible for assisting with the development of our new mutual fund trading platform, contribute to building our future state model, and migrating clients onto the future state workflow.

• Develop a deep understanding of existing mutual fund trading infrastructure and business processes
• Assist with client conversions/start-ups of new client relationships
• Work autonomously with confidence in a fast-moving, complex technical environment
• Build relationships with colleagues across multiple functional groups
• Assist with business requirements, testing, and implementing new functionality on our trading application in coordination with management team, clients, IT, and the vendor
• Research and resolve inquiries for clients, trading partners, and internal stakeholders
• Ensure all team deliverables are met within assigned deadlines on a daily basis, document and update procedures and team checklists, ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
• Manage the day-to-day activities of a functional team by monitoring, reviewing, and validating all daily activity to ensure accuracy and adherence to controls within tight deadlines
• Assist with client reporting and client projects
• Analyze internal processes and look to automate, reduce risk, and streamline workflows

What we value

• Analytical mindset and strong critical thinking
• Problem solving and decision making skills
• Confident & clear communicator with ability to articulate complex concepts to any audience
• Highly motivated with exceptional integrity
• Ability to understand and contribute to documented business and technical system requirements

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• 1+ years’ experience in financial services industry

Salary Range

Salary Range: $41,600 - $66,560 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.

Benefits

• 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)
• and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans

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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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Job Application Disclosure

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