Trustee & Business Control Officer

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Position Overview

To support Head of Trustee in delivering the ISJ trustee, custody and business control activities. To support ISJ management team in the co-ordination and delivery of various fund services business projects.

Primary Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Trustee & Business Control team fulfil its ongoing and ad hoc trustee obligations including the development of appropriate monitoring programmes and corporate governance procedures and mitigate its legal, regulatory and fiduciary risk exposure.
- To support development of the custodial services value proposition and growth of the business.
- To take responsibility for the maintenance of a robust business controls and outsourcing environment for ISJ to ensure compliance with regulatory and internal State Street requirements in order to manage risk.
- Produce and present reports to Senior Management team and Boards.
- Interaction with second line functions (compliance, legal and risk) as appropriate.
- To project manage various business critical periodic activities, including the process by which the financial statements of ISJ entities and fund entities are prepared and audited through co-ordination with the relevant internal accounting and external audit teams.
- Support to COO and ISJ Management by leading and delivering projects, business implementation, post implementation reviews and remediation

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications
- An in depth knowledge of investment funds from both a technical and practical perspective
- Preferably a recognized professional qualification, or qualified by experience as described below
- Expectation of a minimum of five to ten years experience in an investment fund, or related, environment
- Well-developed technical skills
- Good communication skills and ability to provide a customer focused approach
- A self starter and self motivator
- Well organized and able to prioritise effectively
- Stakeholder management
- Ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong project management skills
- Ability to think laterally and to problem solve
- Capable of identifying risks and developing mitigating solutions

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

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 by location, 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.

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