Fund Accounting Specialist

2 months ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom State Street Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Fund Accounting Specialist to join our team at State Street. As a Fund Accounting Specialist, you will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting for our clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee valuation for life and pension funds, ensuring all relevant checks have been made against benchmarks and reasonability reports.
  • Ensure successful delivery of daily prices by agreed deadlines.
  • Perform and manage cash and stock accounting vs custody reconciliations.
  • Complete and review regular periodic deliverables to clients in line with Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
  • Deliver accurate work in accordance with deadlines and deliverables.
  • Ensure line managers and others are kept aware of all issues, problems, queries, and work in progress that may impact the quality of service.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with clients, third parties, and colleagues, communicating effectively through formalized reporting and ad hoc liaison.
  • Assist Team Supervisor in implementing new procedures and controls.
  • Provide guidance and training to less experienced staff.
Requirements
  • Accountancy or business-related degree (preferred).
  • Fund accounting and/or pricing experience (preferred).
  • Knowledge and understanding of investment regulations (preferred).
  • PC literacy and competency in the use of spreadsheets and word processing.
About State Street

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. 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 programs to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives 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 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.


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