Who are we looking for?

Individual contributor with experience in Fund Accounting and Expense Manager who wants to be a part of EMEA Transformation. In this role your will be responsible for expense standardization and centralization across EMEA clients in accordance with agreed quality standard, driving process remodeling and enhancement initiatives, communication with all impacted parties – Oversight, Fund Group, Expense Reporting.

Your new role

As a Expense Specialist, Senior Associate - member of Expense Project Team you will:

• Participate in Expense Standardization and Centralization process across EMEA clients

• Take a leading senior technical role in the review of expenses setup with a view to identifying opportunities for improvement

• Drive process remodeling and enhancement initiatives

• Review documentation on processes, procedures and controls and evaluate the continuing effectiveness of these and related systems

• Liaise with other internal clients and supporting departments for the purpose of obtaining key inputs to expense standardization and transformation process

• Participate as senior technical SME in the development, testing and implementation of new functionalities within Expense Manager and Standard Expense Tool

• Support and communication with other expense groups as EMEA Central Expense Team, Fund Expense Administration, Expense Reporting and IFAO

• Collect data and feedback from Fund Accounting in various country groups

• Demonstrate technical expertise

• Participate in or leading the project of change implementation

• Prepare training materials for expense processing teams

• Implement Standard Controls

• Demonstrate problem solving and analytical skills

• Recommend procedural changes and controls to improve expense processing and reconciliation

• Retire legacy tools

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organization

• Analytical & problem-solving abilities

• Computer literacy with very good knowledge of Microsoft Office

• MCH and Expense Manager knowledge

• Critical Thinking skills and ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

• Independency in daily work

• Organizational insight & influence

• Collaboration & teamwork

• Proactive approach

• Strong attention to detail and a focus on service

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years working experience in Fund Accounting

• Expertise in Expense Manager

• Experience with project management methodology and Client Communication

• Other Beacon Tools proficiency would be an asset

• At least Bachelor’s degree educations, finance related studies are preferred

• Solid knowledge about the industry

• Proficient in the use of MS Office tools including Word and Excel

• Fluent English language skills

What we offer

• Permanent contract of employment from day one

• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)

• Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)

• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan

• Employee savings plan

• Multisport Card

• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs

• Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice

• Variety of well-being programs

• Technical or leadership career pathway

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.

Discover more at StateStreet.com/careers