Who we are looking for?

You! You will be the brains behind our work. Are you ready to bring your knowledge from the classroom to a world leading recognized brand? We are looking for newly qualified finance graduates to take up opportunities in a number of departments in State Street. We will equip you with the knowledge and training that you need to play a valuable role on your team and establish a long term career with us here in State Street. We recruit year round across our enterprise.

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 a graduate to State Street you will have the possibilities to be hired into a number of departments across the company. Outlined below as some of the departments with a brief insight that we hire for all year round:

Corporate Actions/Middle Office - responsible for processing trade file submitted by the Fund daily on trade-date confirmation (electronic telephonic or hardcopy) based upon the trade file transmitted by the Fund.

Financial Reporting - responsible for preparing financial statements for annual and interim cycle. They also prepare and complete first draft of audited annual and unaudited interim financial statements from trial balance including Profit and Loss Account Balance Sheet Cash Flow Schedule of Investments notes to financial statements.

Derivatives - deals with the complex futures and options processing for the entire European exchange traded derivatives Centre of Excellence book of business and supplementary business offshored from other State Street sites. The Derivatives Group is the central point of contact for the clearing banks and client service teams on all sites

Compliance - responsible for monitoring compliance results on client portfolios related to Regulatory and Investment Manager (IM) mandates. Utilizing State Street’s Investment Compliance & Reporting platform the qualified candidate will complete the research analysis and reporting to ensure portfolios are in compliance with their investment restrictions. There are a number of departments under Compliance, including Investment Operations and Implementations and Anti Money Laundering (AML)

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Team skills – demonstrated ability to work with people at different levels
• Good communication skills – verbal and written
• Ability to meet key deliverables within stated timeframes

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Degree level at any discipline; degree in finance related discipline would be an asset
• Expected level of English to perform duties of the role
• Workable knowledge of Excel

Apply today – we are committed to teaching you the ropes for your successful career in State Street