Core Operations- Team Lead

The Company

State Street Investment Management is the asset management business of State Street Corporation, one of the world’s leading providers of financial services to institutional investors, with a heritage dating back over two centuries.  With over $3.5 trillion in assets under management, State Street Investment Manager offers one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles.  The firm’s investment culture is built on experience and skill that each of its more than 400 investment professionals and over 2,300 employees around the world bring to every client relationship.  State Street Investment Managers commands a truly global presence with 22 offices and 11 investment centers across 5 continents with its global headquarters located in Boston, MA. 

As a Alternative Investment and CAM operations Manager within State Street Investment Managers OCIO Business, you will be responsible for building and delivering outstanding client service across the full lifecycle of an institutional client’s experience.  You will also be part of and collaborate with a talented team responsible for handling the day-to-day needs of our clients.  To be successful, you will need to develop an understanding of State Street Investment Managers investment and operational capabilities, the OCIO service offering, culture and vision in order to efficiently diagnose issues and solve problems that inevitably arise in the course of a client relationship.  Due to the complex needs of our clients, you will need to build collaborative relationships across our sales, investment, product, marketing, operations, finance, legal, compliance and other internal teams critical to the end-to-end client lifecycle, from initial contact to on-boarding to (hopefully infrequent) off-boarding.  You will also partner with your colleagues on client engagement initiatives to ensure global consistency and the successful implementation of newly developed engagement strategies and processes.  In particular, you will be closely integrated with our OCIO Executives daily as they work to meet our clients’ objectives.  These interactions take many forms, including participating in projects and strategic initiatives related to complex client deals and issues as well as broader, more thematic initiatives designed to continuously improve the overall experience clients have in working with State Street Investment Managers. 

In this position you will be focused on the following:

• Team lead supporting Alts & CAM Operations support
• Develop a strong understanding of Alternative investments operations and processes
• Good to have in-depth knowledge of the various fund structures and Limited partnership agreements
• Monitoring generic mailbox, transaction processing and reconciliations
• Cash monitoring and accounting the Cash / noncash transactions in the Accounting ERP
• Preparation of Wires in the internal tools
• Set up new Investment/property in Front Invest ERP
• Cash & positions reconciliations
• Analyzing quarterly and annual capital account statements &financial statements
• Client Monthly and quarterly books close and client reporting i.e. Performance validation & reporting
• Performance monitoring and validation
• Reporting (client & regulatory) and audit support
• Ensure Alts deliverables are met with sig sigma
• Good to have knowledge in Accounts Payable
• Completing ad hoc analyses (Benchmark, valuation policies etc.) as requested
• Work as a member of a broader team in processing and administration of the gift annuity and trust gift vehicles. This includes new gift setup and any administration changes to existing accounts.
• Contribute to strategic initiatives focused on ways to improve operational controls, system(s) enhancements, and process flows. Construct and maintain account plans collectively with OCIO Executives and Client Engagement Manager
• Attend client calls and/or meetings (as required)

Position Requirements:

• B.Com / MBA
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience
• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, or another quantitative discipline (preferred, but not required).
• Client Relationship & Management
• Basic familiarity with finance and investments, particularly with an institutional mindset.
• An interest in contributing to multiple segments of an institutional investment business.
• Analytical thinker with a self-starter mentality, strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail with a client-centric mentality and cognizant of deadlines.
• Competency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment where priorities can change regularly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About State Street

Across the world, 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.

Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company culture. It’s also part of our dedication to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You’ll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

State Street is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disability.

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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