Fund Accounting & Administration-Team Leader

State Street Corporation (NYSE: STT) is one of the world's leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, including investment servicing, investment management and investment research and trading. With $33.99 trillion in assets under custody and administration and $2.81 trillion* in assets under management as of September 30, 2018, State Street operates in more than 100 geographic markets worldwide, including the US, Canada, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For more information, visit State Streets website at (link removed).
*This figure is presented as of September 30, 2018 and includes approximately $28 billion of assets with respect to SPDR products for which State Street Global Advisors Funds Distributors, LLC (SSGA FD) acts solely as the marketing agent. SSGA FD and State Street Global Advisors are affiliated.


Job Description


Responsibilities:

Manage the day-to-day activities of a functional/oversight team by monitoring, reviewing and validating all daily activity to ensure accuracy and timeliness in calculations and processing, as well as adherence to controls, e.g. ensuring accurate g/l and/or balance for daily pricing
Undertake the following, with a goal of 100% accuracy, timeliness and completeness:
Calculate and validate a daily and/or weekly and/or monthly Net Asset Value (NAV) for your assigned funds
Assist and train others in your team with their NAV calculation and problem resolution
Design and implement operational efficiencies
Provide timely accurate management reporting and issue log maintenance, under moderate supervision
Research and resolve exceptions and issues
Escalate unresolved issues to management as required
Reconcile and resolve discrepancies with other Shared Service teams, external clients and Client Operations as needed
Ensure all inquiries are resolved in a timely and accurate manner and communicates effectively with client when necessary
Ensure appropriate records of daily and monthly activities are kept Coordinate effective and timely flow of critical information to all relevant parties and follows up on administrative details within the department
Oversee the adherence to Standard Operating Procedures
Maintain knowledge of current alternative procedures and processes
Assist with workflow management and technology enhancement, make suggestions to streamline operations
Document any updates or changes to formal procedures, databases, etc.
Participate in projects as well as prepare and verify information for those various projects/special requests as directed
Train, develop and motivate new staff and complete performance appraisals
Provide staffing recommendations by interviewing new personnel
Coordinate and supervise work efforts when multiple Associates are needed to complete work
Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff, participate in individual on-going training and development
Has accountability and responsibility for completing and delivering PPRs on time
Make effective recommendations to hire, discipline, control work and terminate employment
Make effective recommendations for promotions, salary increases and bonuses.
During the course of normal day to day operations, responsible for identifying any unusual or potentially suspicious transaction activity and must report and/or escalate in accordance with corporate policy and guidelines detailed in relevant operating procedures.
Perform duties of Associates if required, perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Requirements:

Minimum of 6-7 years of Fund Accounting experience
Knowledge of securities language and legal requirements.
Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
Some understanding of operational functions within Hedge / Mutual Fund Accounting.

Education Requirements:

Novice to Competent with a Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience with a focus in Accounting, Economics, Finance, Technical or related field preferred.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word)
Location: Hyderabad / Bangalore Night shifts
Excellent communication, organization, interpersonal planning, and analytical skills
Deadline and detail oriented