Current Graduate Opportunities 2017 at State Street

Job Description
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

Our promise to maintain an environment where every employee feels valued and able to meet their full potential infuses our company values. It’s also part of our commitment to inclusion, development and engagement, and corporate social responsibility. You’ll have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you. Join us.

Summary

We have mutiple roles open in our Cape Town office in South Africa. The roles are open in Fund Accounting and Client Services department. Below are briefs on teams/departments.

Financial Reporting

The Financial reporting team prepares all components of interim and final accounts and associated monthly reconciliation packs for a variety of funds. It also ensures quality, accuracy and timeliness of taxation reporting.

Fund Accountant

The NAV Production team is responsible for pricing of the funds. They are also responsible for reviewing the production of accurate valuations and associated deliverables to meet client and publication deadlines.

Client Services

Fund Setup Representative (FSR) is responsible for completing all requests pertaining to the fund set up process for the UKMEA region as well as other associated deliverables in order to meet client deadlines.

Job specification

Service Delivery

Develop an in depth understanding of all aspects of the role
Develop a good understanding of the broader operating model
Independently perform core tasks per daily/monthly checklists
Develop a good understanding of State Street systems
Work in a manner that produces accurate and timely results

Personal Development

Take a pro-active interest in own training and development
Actively participate in appraisal process by completing a self-evaluation and identifying areas for development

Risk And Compliance

Build a sound understanding of departmental policies and procedures
Develop a basic awareness of SLA’s as appropriate
Any potential risk incidents should be reported to your immediate line manager in a timely manner

Skills / Knowledge

A very good understanding of accounting principles
A sound understanding of financial markets and financial instruments
A good working knowledge of MS Excel
Strong numerical ability and attention to detail
Good communication skills
Ability to cope with a steep learning curve and take a proactive approach to learning
Ability to work in a pressurized, deadline-driven environment is essential

Level Of Education

• B.Com. / B. Bus. Sci. / similar
• Preference will be given to EE candidates(Qualification).