Who we are looking for

State Street is searching for AVP to join State Street’s operation team.

You will lead an engaged workforce by example and be able to leverage individual strengths and identify development opportunities. Innovative thinking is critical to successfully plan and execute various projects, improve efficiency and reduce risk within your team. You will effectively embrace change and influence those in your team to have a similar mindset to consistently maintain high standard and quality for JP clients.

This role can be performed in a 4X4 hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

As an AVP you will:

• Ensure that all operational deliverables to clients are met in a timely and accurate manner. Ensure sufficiently trained staff is available to service the clients and deliver quality service.

• Ensures all controls and procedures are adhered to as well as make recommendations for changes in line with company policy;

• Understand the core offering and increase efficiencies in the day to day processing

• Work with the team for the day to day resource allocation and peak time task management, handling with escalations from different parties.

• Program management and leadership for any risk excellence projects and initiatives

• Supervise subordinate staff (including Associate 1, Associate 2, Senior Associate, Officer), professionally organize 1:1 meeting with team members in order to timely provide feedbacks and valuable suggestions based on their performance and individual strength.

• Facilitate staff training & development, adherence to the training framework and effective track the individual staff performance, award staffs with good performance at a timely manner.

• Develop and build up a good relationship with the home site and other inter-departmental contacts to achieve business goals

• Manage client relationship (via Japan homesite) from both a strategic and day to day tactical perspective ensuring coherence between client requirements and SSAL service capabilities

•Participates in project planning and management by documenting and maintaining plans, managing issue logs and preparing project documentation

•Drive and make sure the cooperation with innovation lab team, PM or BA is well managed with target goal achieved without delay

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Professional English communication skills in both email written and verbal

• Good time management skills, ability to multi task, work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Ability to multi tasks, work under pressure and meet deadlines

• Good sense of escalation awareness and risk awareness

• Good project management skills and hold stakeholders accountable to drive things forward

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Degree qualified in English, Banking, Finance, Business, Accounting or related discipline; or relevant work experience in a similar role.

• Ideally 6-8 years’ experience in Fund accounting, Custody market, project management

• A good knowledge of fund accounting operational concepts

Additional requirements

Flexible, adaptable and motivated person who is a Team Player and enjoys leading people and dealing with senior stakeholders. Capability in oversight daily operations and deliverables

Are you the right candidate? Yes!

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.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. 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 programs 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.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Job Application Disclosure:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.