Alpha Middle Office Senior Expert, hybrid, Officer

at  State Street

Who we are looking for
An open-minded person who would like to contribute to expansion of Alpha footprint in Poland. Someone who values great work atmosphere, achieving goals and resolving problems as a group within one big global Alpha team. Someone who already has chosen finances as his life’s career path and wants to excellence his knowledge. Surrounding great professionals will help grow both in personal and professional development.
Your new role

Your responsibility In Middle Office Alpha:

• Providing primary support for operational team (BAU) support, client onboarding and change related projects
• Maintaining operations for all aspects of trade confirmation and settlement across multiple products (Forex Exchange, cash, equity, fixed income, money market and more)
• Cooperating with clients, brokers, custodians, fund accountants, various internal stakeholders and other third parties
• Acting as senior escalation point and subject matter expert for middle office related inquires
• Managing direct risk factors (operational and financial) through claims management, investigation and ownership over remediation strategies
• Playing key part in performance governance through KPI/KRI management, client relationship management (Service Level reviews)
• Participating in new business on-boarding process
• Solutioning third party claims management and liability recommendations for Senior Management

What we value

Skills/Traits that will help you to succeed in this role:

• Deep understanding of various financial instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured products.
• Proficiency in trade capture, trade confirmation, settlements, and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
• Familiarity with relevant financial regulations such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, and other regional regulations.
• Understanding of with transaction management infrastructure and interlinks (Bloomberg, CRD, DTCC, SWIFT.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and the use of analytical tools.
• Ability to create, analyze, and interpret reports, with proficiency in tools like Excel, VBA, SQL, and business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) would be a nice to have
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, for automation and data processing tasks.
• Understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in transaction management and middle office operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and coordinate with various departments (e.g., Front Office, IT, Compliance).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex transaction issues.
• Strong client service orientation and the ability to handle client inquiries and issues professionally.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in mentoring or guiding junior analysts.

What we offer

• Permanent contract 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
• Cafeteria system
• 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

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/career

• Deep understanding of various financial instruments including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and structured products.
• Proficiency in trade capture, trade confirmation, settlements, and reconciliation.
• Knowledge of risk management principles and practices, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk.
• Familiarity with relevant financial regulations such as Dodd-Frank, EMIR, MiFID II, and other regional regulations.
• Understanding of with transaction management infrastructure and interlinks (Bloomberg, CRD, DTCC, SWIFT.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, financial modeling, and the use of analytical tools.
• Ability to create, analyze, and interpret reports, with proficiency in tools like Excel, VBA, SQL, and business intelligence software (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) would be a nice to have
• Basic knowledge of programming languages such as Python, R, or similar, for automation and data processing tasks.
• Understanding of industry best practices and emerging trends in transaction management and middle office operations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and coordinate with various departments (e.g., Front Office, IT, Compliance).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex transaction issues.
• Strong client service orientation and the ability to handle client inquiries and issues professionally.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in mentoring or guiding junior analysts