Assistant Vice President

About the job

Who we are looking for: The purpose of the job is to provide end to end support to investment company clients for timely completion of preparation of financial statements within stringent deadlines for audit / client review. Selected candidates will be required to work at shifts which allow reasonable overlap with US and EMEA hours and allow for training, on-the-job practice, feedback etc. Why this role is important to us: The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions. As an Assistant Vice President you will: • Perform technical review of private equity and hedge fund financial statements in accordance with relevant GAAP and regulatory requirements. • Comprehend the scope of services offered to clients and reviews with the team; demonstrate technical expertise; ensure team meets all client deliverables and manages relationships of assigned clients • Ensure all controls/checklists and procedures are adhered to as well as make recommendations for improvement • Proactively manage risk at the business level; feel fully accountable for all steps of the production chain • Ensure effective use of automation (FundSuite, Macros, etc.) and make recommendations for current system enhancements • Draft and update task lists for offshoring partners, ensures all supporting documentation is available to them and acts as primary contact to answer their questions and issues What we value: These skills will help you succeed in this role: • Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines. • Strong problem resolution skills. • Ability to work well in a fast-paced, high-volume atmosphere. Education & Preferred Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in commerce/economics with a specialization in Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience of 13+ years preferred. • CA / CPA / ACCA or similar professional qualifications preferred Additional requirements: • Demonstrates strong technology skills, as well as problem-solving and analytical skills • Demonstrates an ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers.

Requirements

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• GAAP
• Risk Management
• Leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Commerce/Economics
• CA/CPA/ACCA

Preferred Technologies

• Financial Reporting
• Accounting
• GAAP
• Risk Management
• Leadership

Benefits

• Flexible Work Program
• Generous Medical Care
• Insurance Plans
• Educational Support

About the company

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers, and asset intelligence companies in the world, providing investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading, and investment management to institutional clients. We create a great work environment, offering comprehensive benefits packages.