Job Description
Who we are looking for: YOU! A dynamic and enthusiastic individual who is looking to work in an exciting and evolving sector. In State Street Alternatives Fund Accounting you can enhance you career through experience gained in multiple facets including: Hedge Funds Private Markets Funds Crypto Funds Hybrid Funds Join us if making your mark in the Alternatives Servicing Sector is a challenge you are up for. What we can offer you? We are the largest Fund Administrator in Ireland, servicing global market leading clients across a variety of product types. With us, you have the opportunity to develop your career in many different directions within the funds industry. This is a team providing a crucial operational service for clients worldwide, and you will work with a range of internal teams across the globe to service a wide array of prominent clients across multiple fund types. We offer flexibility to blend working from home or office, excellent benefits package, strong personal and career development programs to support your career journey and much more. As a Fund Accounting Officer, you will be involved in: Team management - Day to day management of team members, maintenance of assigned activities, allocate and coordinate resources and handle personnel related issues. Acting as escalation point for operational issues, providing technical expertise as needed Relationship Building - Manage and develop relationships with clients, counterparties and other external parties. You will act as a State Street representative to our clients. Client focus - Consistent and active awareness of the client's needs. Proactively sourcing ways to improve and promote quality. Displays a commitment to excellence. Ability to manage client's expectations and deal with their queries. Collaborate on Transformation design initiatives, system enhancements or new requirements on behalf of the team, including the development of new product servicing, such as our expanding crypto servicing offering. Participation in new client engagements, initialization of funds and the expansion of the global operating model. Review and update department Operational processes, to ensure controls remain effective and account for dynamic changes in client requirements, mitigating operational risk wherever possible. What we value: These skills will help you succeed in this role: Strong analytical skills and an attention to detail and accuracy Ability to problem solve Ability to work to tight deadlines Strong communication skills and the ability to escalate where appropriate Education & Preferred Qualifications: Degree level at any discipline is preferred, but not essential Prior fund accounting experience a benefit Why you should join us Generous holiday entitlements, including additional Birthday Day Off and Paid Volunteer Days Supportive and encouraged hybrid work-life balance Expansive inclusion, diversity and equity programme Private medical insurance, health screenings, flu vaccinations and eye testing Employee wellbeing and mental health support programme Parental and caretaker support Attractive pension plan Life assurance and long-term disability support Multiple local community volunteering opportunities Profit sharing scheme #IJ Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Inclusion, diversity and equity is our company-wide effort strongly supported by our State Street Ireland senior management team, which recognizes unique talents of our employees to ensure that they feel engaged and valued. We provide local support to more than 24 employee networks with over 100 chapters across the globe, regional/country teams and business units' employee action committees. We are very proud of our employees ongoing engagement in developing our culture and values. We recognize and value the strength that comes from diversity and engage with industry partners to drive this forward collectively. We will continue to nourish our culture, so every employee feels valued, inspired and empowered to leverage their diverse experiences and identities, which provide innovative, authentic and enhanced service to our clients and to our community, and each other. About State Street What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients. Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential. Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Discover /careers To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.