A professional who will join State Street IMS team and manage Front Office Data Control (FODC) - a service offered to IMS clients. It is designed to compare records of the Client`s Front Office System to records kept at State Street, flag and resolve differences, work with internal teams and the client front office provider to resolve breaks, have a proactive mindset to inform other business units of potential issues further downstream.

Why this role is important to us

State Street Investment Manager Services (IMS) is responsible for outsource service provision through leading edge technology and services for its clients. State Street company has demonstrated excellent success in recent times with major client wins covering in excess of 10 locations worldwide, including UK, Europe, India and USA, for the outsource arrangements of Fund Accounting and Investment Operations. State Street company is increasing its talent to support the planning, development and roll-out of the Enterprise project within the Investment Operations arena and require keen and experienced investment operations business professionals to play a key role in the delivery of a successful solution.

This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Your new role

As a Front to Back Portfolio Reconciliation Senior Expert you will

• Own and manage FODC (Front Office Data Control) process
• Perform daily checks on file deliverables to the clients, investigate discrepancies and ensure daily resolution of identified queries
• Complete system testing for Change Control enhancements
• Ensure all activities are compliant with corporate standards
• Maintain clear and effective communications with immediate colleagues and Management
• Adhere to internal procedures and best practices at all times
• Prepare oversight reports for audit where applicable.
• Take ownership of issues to resolution, engage teams as needed to gain consensus.
• Maintain Open Actions / Issues logs which aid in tracking issues and providing a document to reference within checkpoint meetings with manager.
• Track key project milestones to help ensure that each functional area within the team is built and ready ahead of a conversion.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Architect Lead to help aid successful delivery of each milestone.
• Where applicable, provide assistance to the team leader and team members to close out issues.
• Think globally by encouraging the regional FODC teams to work together to discuss strategic initiatives and close out issues.
• Assist in gathering/preparing project information by attending and facilitating client and internal meetings.
• Assist in the analysis of current/proposed processes and recommend solutions and improved processes.
• Drive the review of Operating Models, Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators for FODC.
• Display a culture of individual ownership of tasks to embed a clear individual sense of accountability in performing the role.
• Ensure that the highest level of the Code of Conduct is displayed in your behaviour.
• Provide appropriate management information as required to support business unit decision making.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills.
• Team and project management experience.
• Good client service skills.
• Good time management, organizational and team working skills.
• Strong communication skills to audiences of different levels of seniority.
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable and show initiative in different circumstances and under pressure.
• Flexibility in working outside of your responsibilities and areas of expertise.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Accountancy or Business related degree.
• Min. 5 years of experience in a Fund Accounting environment is necessary.
• Customer service experience, as well as in an asset management / middle office role.
• Experience in IBOR considered a plus.
• Obtained or studying towards obtaining a professional accountancy qualification would be advantageous.
• Very good working knowledge of Excel.
• Excellent English skills.

We offer

• Permanent contract of employment from day one
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• VIP medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Employee savings plan
• Multisport Card
• 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
• Technical or leadership career pathway