Valuations / Pricing - Senior Associate

Job Description

Who we are looking for:

We are seeking a candidate with a strong knowledge of financial markets and products. The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication skills and have a basic understanding of regulatory frameworks. Attention to detail is very crucial. Proficiency in MS Office suit is a must. Fair understanding of Market data Vendors Such as Bloomberg, Reuters and IDC is required. Experience in Financial Markets over a year will be a value add. We at State Street provides valuation of client Portfolios for Asset Managers and Pension Funds. The primary service revolves under running control reports Missing, Variance and Stale as per client instruction and resolving all the exceptions. In the process, team will apply price for missing price securities, validate variance and stale with alternate vendor, Research Corporate Action Securities, perform portfolio level pricing and Generate & Publish Client Specific Reports. The Clients portfolios include products like Equity, Fixed Income, OTC and Exchange-traded Derivatives, FX, Bank Loans, Futures forwards and Option products. The teams perform the control checks for Daily, Weekly, Monthly. 3-5 years of experience in Financial Markets is a must

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.

As You Will

What you will be responsible for:

• Performs daily pricing activities in accordance with client Price Source Agreement such as, pricing of equities, fixed income securities and various types of derivative instruments.
• Monitor, analyze and collaborate with various teams upstream and downstream teams (Fund accounting and corporate actions etc.)
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations
• Must be time conscious as part of daily Pricing
• Escalate any abnormality
• Monitor Client & Internal Queries and respond as per agreed SLA.
• Review Process Documents (SOP's, Checklist, Metrics)
• Process Simplification
  
  

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Basic understanding of regulatory frameworks.
• Strong working knowledge of Bloomberg and any other market Vendor.
• Must have considerable domain knowledge preferably in areas of Fund accounting with good product knowledge across Equity, Fixed Income, and Derivatives.
• Team player who is diligent, Attention to detail-oriented, organized.
• Candidate must exhibit high degree of accuracy and the ability to meet deadlines
• Be proactive in learning activities of other clients and plan for backups.
  
  

Additional Requirements

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

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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Job ID: R-794208