Alternative Ops Fund Accounting - Assistant Manager

Job Description : Private Equity - Senior Associate

Who we are looking for

A leader within the Private Equity and Real Assets Fund Services business unit of the State Street Alternative Investment Services Group. We are a team of dedicated accounting professionals who are passionate about delivering financial reporting and day-to-day accounting and administrative support to premier real estate fund clients. Join this growing team that is passionate about building innovative solutions to revolutionize how State Street services our customers.

As a Senior Associate you will be responsible for the preparation, analysis and reporting of investment and fund performance data for global real estate funds and affiliated entities

What you will be responsible for

• Process data presented in General Partner’s Financial Reports which includes Statement of Assets and Liabilities, Statement of operations, Statement of Changes in Equity, Statement of Cash Flows, Schedule of Investments for Private Equity and Hedge Funds.

• Analytical review of monthly/quarterly investment and fund performance data
• Review and/or prepare various reconciliations as required
• Prepare various client correspondences
• Actively work with onshore centres to ensure all queries are addressed in a timely manger
• Calculating waterfalls and capital account allocations
• Special projects as requested

What we value

• Ensuring compliance with legal documents
• Maintaining working relationship with all client contacts, auditors, tax, lawyers and banking personnel

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least 5 to 6 years of Private Equity or Hedge Fund accounting or Public Accounting experience
• Experience leading verbal and written communications at senior levels with internal and external clients
• Excellent administrative and organizational skills with demonstrated ability to multi-task and to work efficiently to meet client deliverables.

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.

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