The team you will be joining is a part of a global, cross-divisional group supporting State Street AlphaSM.

State Street AlphaSM redefines the common definition of alpha to mean powering better performance and outcomes at every point on the investment lifecycle and is the first open platform from a single provider that connects the front, middle and back office. It harmonizes data, technology and services across trusted providers to help our clients better manage their businesses.

Join us if making your mark in an ever-changing, increasingly complex and competitive industry is a challenge you are up for.

• Manage the Portfolio Services team in China
• Liaise with colleagues within the Berwyn, London, China, Australia and India SSC offices and divisions globally where required for query resolution
• Act as the point at which relevant client queries relating to the Recordkeeping system and client file deliveries are tracked, with pro active management to ensure timely response and resolution
• Become an SME in IBOR application, and data warehouse
• Ensure that the teams perform daily checks on file deliverables to the clients, investigate discrepancies and ensure daily resolution of identified queries
• Perform an overview function for the Shared Services functions identifying operational trends, issues and areas for improvement.
• Perform work independently within scope of established guidelines and according to specific procedures.
• Handle and resolve issues involving all operational and various IT areas (e.g. Asset servicing, Trade Operations, Client Reporting)
• Support and provide analysis for Client Change Request items impacting the Enterprise processes and Operating Models
• Work independently to research and resolve problems considering multiple avenues for resolution.
• Communicate effectively on issues / problems to the Client and to SSC management and ensure a proper and timely follow-up to ensure resolution.
• Provide guidance, support, act as resource and assist team members from multiple operational areas relating to Enterprise queries.
• Conduct special/ad-hoc reports as required
• Complete and track progress with technical Change Control (RPMS) forms for clients and multiple operational areas.
• Review and ‘sign off’ internal Change Specification Documents impacting Enterprise systems and assess client impacts
• Complete system testing for Change Control enhancements
• Complete any ad-hoc tasks as identified by the line manager
• Extensive asset management experience, including investment operations, fund accounting and portfolio valuation.
• Broad and in-depth understanding of the asset management industry, gained through working in a variety of asset management disciplines.
• Broad and in-depth understanding of standards, methodologies, processes, systems and technology necessary to support investment management operations.
• Experience of writing and reviewing business specifications and data mapping.
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to analyze on the spot.
• Good team working skills.
• Strong writing, communication and presentation skills to audiences of different sizes and levels of seniority.
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable and show initiative in different circumstances and under pressure.
• Flexibility in working outside of your responsibilities and areas of expertise.
• PC literate – Strong Word and Excel skills necessary.
• Experience in writing SQL or understanding of data met modeling as plus
• Able to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making skills
• Portfolio Valuations reconciliations / Investigations experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills to audiences of different sizes and levels of seniority
• Must be self-motivated, adaptable and show initiative in different circumstances and under pressure
• Extensive asset management experience, including investment operations

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in finance, business, technology or equivalent or relevant industry experience 3-5 years of experience
• Experience in writing SQL, Oracle, Sybase is desired
• Strong MS Excel, Access, Word, PowerPoint skills necessary
• Strong English written and spoken ability