Fund Administration, Senior Associate

About the role

Financial and Regulatory Reporting, NPORT Operations Senior Associate, located in either Boston, MA or Kansas City, MO will manage monthly N-PORT and annual N-CEN regulatory filings for various clients. You will engage with clients and internal State Street teams to resolve issues and answer inquiries to progress each reporting cycle to completion.

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.

Responsibilities

• Manage the regulatory reporting production process, calendar and relationship for various clients and ensure that all production schedules (including those with the off-shore teams) are completed in a timely manner so that all team members are informed of their responsibilities during the process.
• Perform 1st, 2nd, risk-based and targeted reviews on client regulatory filings, N-PORT and N-CEN, ensure all regulatory filings are made on time and client drafts are delivered timely.
• Be responsible for client communication and implementation of new regulatory requirements/disclosures that impact reporting.
• Manage the implementation of all standard practices, processes, tools, etc. and initiatives and technology enhancements.
• Manage relationships with clients, making sure that requests are being met and that clients are satisfied with the level of service.
• Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff, allocate and coordinate resources and handle personnel related issues.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting, Business, or related field. CPA or MBA is preferred.
• Six or more years of experience in mutual funds fund administration function (financial reporting preferred) or accounting, audit or related business activity.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Demonstrates an ability to be a leader on their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers in the department.
• Alteryx Gallery and/or SQL experience a plus.

Skills

• Ability to effectively manage a team of professionals, planning out work and resource allocation. Provide feedback and development.
• Ability to develop business relationships, both within and outside of the organization.
• Ability to effectively manage staff in numerous locations, as well as remotely and in a hybrid working environment.
• Ability to effectively handle and resolve numerous ongoing communications and reporting deliverables in fast paced environment.
• Ability to drive change and process improvements, while managing day-to-day activities in a reporting cycle.