Middle Office - Senior Associate

ho we are looking for   In this role, you will work with State Street teams from around the globe to support premier investment management clients. You will have immediate responsibility to oversee all day-to-day transactional responsibilities in a fast-paced, flexible and exciting environment.  Why this role is important to us   This is a varied position with a senior level of responsibility within the Transaction Management team, within Middle Office Services. This Transaction Management Officer acts as a Primary contact point for all internal/external clients. The team is responsible for trade confirmation, trade process, trade settlement, and reporting of trade instructions from clients. The team is also responsible for processing directed lending instructions, wire transfers, and trade exceptions. The candidate is require to ensure service delivery to both internal and external clients, ensure timely response to client initiated queries, and escalation of any unresolve matters to manager for best resolution solution.  What you will be responsible for   As  Senior Associate, you will  Provide a high standard of  support to both internal or external clients 

Embrace State Street’s “corporate values” and support a work environment reflective of those values 

Effectively communicate with clients, custodians, brokers, managers, and peers within State Street  

Be a strong team player and demonstrate dedication to group and company goals 

Demonstrate professional maturity and effective time management 

Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, obtain and evaluate information, and reach sound conclusions 

Ensure all internal/external clients’ inquiries are logged and resolved in a timely and satisfactory manner 

Ensure all daily and monthly services are delivered in accordance with relevant client SLA’s 

Ensure all transactions are processed on a daily basis 

Participate in semi-annual broker review meetings 

Facilitate new market initiatives setup 

Contribute to team initiatives around audit, risk management 

Complete special tasks and projects assigned by the supervisor or manager. 

What we value    These skills will help you succeed in this role  Excellent attention to detail 

Must be responsible and take ownership to the job which is allocated 

Must be organized and able to multi-task often working to tight deadlines. 

Must have demonstrated an ability to handle numerous activities and to prioritize work effectively. 

Must be pro-active and be a problem solver 

Must be highly professional interacting with several departments within the company 

Must be flexible often dealing with ad-hoc queries from clients. 

Must demonstrate an understanding of the risks involved in the processes and reflect this in their approach to work prioritization 

A team player 

Education & Preferred Qualifications   BS/BA degree preferred. 

Minimum of Associates degree and 2-4 years of prior business experience. 

Understanding of the Investment Management industry, with a minimum 2 years industry experience 

Understanding of Investment Manager Operations, particularly around processes and key deliverables 

Proven ability to communicate in a clear, concise and professional manner 

Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritise under pressure 

Good understanding of State Street operations - technical, systems, policies and procedures - is an advantage 

PC skills with an excellent understanding of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel. 

About State Street

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We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

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