Alternative Ops Fund Accounting, Associate 2

Who we are looking for Looking forward to an Associate for Alternative Investment Services with experience in Private Equity Hedge Fund portfolio valuations The incumbent would join a team of accountants responsible for Alternative Investment Administration Services Why this role is important to us The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Delivery GD GD gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions From core custody accounting fund administration and shareholder recordkeeping to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives private equity and real estate GD tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities What you will be responsible for Primary Responsibilities Skill Sets Would be a part of the processing team for Alternatives Investment Services primarily responsible for end-to-end accounting and valuations of Private Equity Hedge Funds for Limited Partners reporting into an Officer Operational Skill sets Should have an overall 2 years of experience into Alternative ops Should work with relentless focus on meeting SLA s with regards to quality and timeliness for the assigned funds clients Should be a quick learner and deliver funds clients as a processor Should liaise with his reviewer reporting manager on continuous process improvements for his assigned funds clients Required to work closely with his reviewer and process his funds clients Act as a point of contact for client issues and queries relating to his assigned funds clients Would be required to work during US hours Functional Skill set Ability and understanding to manipulate large set of data related to fetching PCAP s Notices LOD s from GP IM portals or track them through emails for hefty volumes Perform end-to-end accounting and valuations of Private Equity Hedge Funds and sign-off daily monthly valuations and NAV s for hedge and PE funds for LP clients Should have ability and knowledge to interpret the PCAP s ILPA s Notices LOD s book capital activities cash flows accordingly Track review and get the cash breaks coded to his clients resolved by following up with relevant teams within 30 days of aging Perform tolerance and validation checks for assigned funds clients before sign-off s Should have good understanding of Alternative Investments like Hedge Private Equities and other Alternative Investment products Should possess good understanding of accounting as per US GAAP or IFRS Should have a good knowledge and understanding of overall asset classes traded over exchange in primary secondary markets and OTC Proficiency in Python tools and ability to manage and work with complex data sets would be an added advantage Risk Management Should execute and apply all the controls and provide a sign-off through established checklists for the clients assigned to his reviewer Should be able to assess issues and relay back to his reviewer Education Preferred Qualifications Bachelors degree into Accounting or Financial Management Proficiency in Python tools 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 in locations but you may expect generous medical care insurance and savings plans among other perks You ll have access to flexible Work Program 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 perspective 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 the 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 program 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