Who we are looking for
Are you an Italian speaker interested in developing career in investment and fund services industry? We’re not looking for any particular degree subjects. But we do want you to be the best of the best - a driven individual keen to put your career into action. Whether you’re a graduate or postgraduate you’ll find opportunities to suit within State Street
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. From core custody, accounting, fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGS’ tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.
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
As Fund Accountant in FTS (Fund Trading Services) you will be responsible for
- The correct and timely processing of specific activities performed in the areas of Fund Trading Services:
- Local Paying Agent
- Reconciliation
- Reporting
- Order Router
- The role will involve a significant amount of contact with internal and external clients, Transfer Agents and other groups within State Street.
- The Trasfer Agency Administrator in FTS is a main point of contact for all other supporting functions and is responsible for analyzing information, monitoring and resolving queries received from external parties.
As Accountant in Custody/Cash Department you will be responsible for
- The correct and timely processing of specific activities performed in the areas of Custody:
- Cash Management services such as (Cash Investigations-Reconciliations- Transactions’s processing and Risk Queue Monitoring)
- Trades’ processing
- Corporate Actions’s management
- Derivatives processing
- Reference Data
- Tax Services
- Compliance on Archivio Unico Informatico (AUI) aimed at monitoring “suspected” transactions
- The role will involve a significant amount of contact with internal and external entities (i.e. brokers in some cases) and other groups within State Street.
- The Accountant in Custody Department is a main point of contact for all other supporting functions and is responsible for analyzing information, monitoring and resolving queries received from external parties.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role
- Good analytical and numerical skills
- Accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to deliver outstanding service
- Ability to take ownership and initiative
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Good command of Italian
- Good command of English
- Bachelor or Master degree
- Basic understanding of fund administration would be beneficial
We Offer:
- Premium life insurance package;
- Employee savings plan;
- VIP medical package;
- International operating environment;
- Language classes;
- Soft skills trainings;
- Technical workshops;
- Development sessions with a mentor;
- Diversity of opportunities across a range of challenging and highly complex activities;
- Technical or leadership career pathway