Fund Accounting Operations Specialist
About this role
Job Title: Fund Accounting Operations Specialist, Senior Associate Operacyjny specjalista ds. funduszy
Division: Global Delivery
Location: Poland, Gdańsk/Kraków
Reporting To
Position (add Bank
Title): Fund Accounting Manager, Officer or Senior Fund Accounting Manager, Assistant Vice President
Roles Reporting
To This Position: None
Work organization requirement:
Hybrid work model with 3 days of office work per week
Purpose Of Role: · Fund Accounting Operations Specialist will engage in various projects, specific analyses and initiatives related to technical aspects of the fund accounting business · Provide technical support to teams and Manager to ensure all deliverables are produced and dispatched on time in accordance with client service level agreements and agreed quality standards
Accountabilities/
Specific Duties:
Take responsibility for quality of service, internal controls for all team deliverables. Demonstrate ownership of team's tasks completion and their efficient split among staff, especially when ad-hoc changes are required due to the nature of Fund Accounting work · Review fund components, analyze and resolve discrepancies · Act as a central point of contact for technical issues (identification, support resolution, track trends and escalate, risk identification and actions) · Ensure that Key Performance Indicators are produced and dispatched to Oversight as required · Participate as technical Subject Matter Expert in the development, testing and implementation of new systems and products relating to ongoing business transformation process, provide regular progress reports and give feedback during project meetings · Act as a source of technical expertise on Fund Accounting systems · Provide timely and professional responses to all inquiries · Contribute to analysis and planning of Fund Accounting Operating Model with the aim of standardizing processes and establishing best practices · Provide technical and planning support for fund events, including new business transitions to Poland, ensure proper governance and controls are in place, perform post-transition analysis to identify process gaps · Demonstrate flexibility by supporting various client groups as
well as contributing to a range of projects · Deliver training sessions to staff, support other team members in onboarding and development process · Take responsibility for own personal development and training, and actively look for such opportunities · Review corporate documentation on processes, procedures and controls, initiate remedial action as necessary; ensure documentation exists for any client-specific procedures · Act on ad-hoc duties as assigned
Work Parameters Or Boundaries
(strategy/policies/
procedures…): Internal State Street Poland procedures & regulations Standard of Conduct Country Specific Regulations Accounting Standards Performance Management System (PMS)
Internal and
External
Relations (please
provide an
example): Transactional relationships with peers in department and immediate supervisor, with some exposure to senior staff; ongoing external contact
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Specific Qualifications / Skills: · Numeracy/Literacy skills · Product knowledge and understanding of Fund Accounting principles, financial services, related investment products and Fund Accounting tools (e.g. MCH, e-Horizon, MyStatestreet, etc.) · Good computer literacy and very good working knowledge of MS Office · Strong verbal and written communication skills · Fluent English · Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines · Accuracy, good quality of work and attention to details · Ability to take ownership and initiatives, action orientation · Good numerical and analytical skills · Critical thinking and problem solving skills · Good organizational and time management skill · Team player · VBA skills would be an advantage
Level Of Education:
Preferred Accountancy or Business related degree
Previous Level Of
Experience:
Recommended 2+ years’ experience in fund administration or equivalent area
Minimum Salary:
zł87,000 AnnualThe minimum salary quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate ultimately works outside of this primary location, the applicable minimum salary may differ.
Salary will be determined based on factors such as the position, type of work performed, individual skills, job description, working hours, diligence, initiative, self-management, length of employment, availability, and the quantity and quality of work delivered, as well as other objective and non-discriminatory criteria relevant to State Street employees.
In addition to salary, employees are eligible to be considered for discretionary annual performance-based awards.
We Offer:
Permanent contract from day one
Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
Gold Medical Package for employees and their families (partner and children)
Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
Variety of well-being programs
Additional benefits available depending on the seniority of the role
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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