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State Street

Holds assets for institutions and runs index funds

Alternative Ops Fund Accounting - Associate 2

Financial AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeHangzhou, Zhejiang, ChinaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Approximately 2 years of related experience in a fund accounting environment, including knowledge of cash and position reconciliation in funds.
  • Knowledge of unlisted products such as private equity and real estate.
  • Knowledge of custody cash payments and receipts is an advantage.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • High computer literacy.
  • Organized and deadline-driven.
  • A degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field.

Responsibilities

  • Process investment activity on custody and/or accounting entries independently.
  • Prepare accurate and timely reconciliations for completion of the Net Asset Value used for alternative investment funds, investor dealing, external publication, and client-specific reports.
  • Investigate routine operational issues and support junior team members.
  • Perform daily workflow independently and on time.
  • Assist with accurate and timely production of the Net Asset Value.
  • Verify that all events have been processed accurately.
  • Process and review funds’ and/or investments’ activity on custodian and accounting systems.
  • Supervise investigation and resolution of reconciling cash and position items.
  • Coordinate with other departments on fund queries and reconciliations.
  • Prepare operational activities related to document management, cash processing, valuation reconciliation, investment setup, and performance reporting for asset owner clients.
  • Use Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
  • Assist with training and development of staff.
  • Execute key controls and promptly escalate identified issues.
  • Participate in system testing, automation, and process improvement activities when assigned.
  • Contribute to team development, staff training, liaising with external parties, and enhancing client satisfaction.

Desired Qualifications

  • Supervisory experience is an advantage.

About the Company

State Street

Holds assets for institutions and runs index funds

State Street holds and services investments for pension funds, insurers, fund companies, and other large institutions, and it also runs index funds through State Street Investment Management. It launched the first US-listed exchange-traded fund, the SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust, in 1993, and in 1924 it became custodian of the first US mutual fund. As a custody bank, it safekeeps clients' stocks and bonds, completes their trades, calculates what their funds are worth, and lends their securities to other investors. It earns fees on the assets it services and manages, plus income from currency trading and from interest on client cash. State Street traces its roots to a bank chartered in 1792 and is based in Boston, Massachusetts.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1792

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