Depositary Operations Specialist, Senior Associate

at  State Street

Who we are looking for
We are looking for an Operations Specialist, who will work under supervision of Manager and be engage in various projects, special analysis and initiatives relating to technical aspects of the business. You will act as a process SME and provide technical support to Depositary Supervisor and teams to ensure all deliverables are produced and dispatched on time in accordance with client service level agreements and agreed quality standards.
This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.
Why this role is important to us
Depositary is an EMEA specific regulatory function with Fiduciary duty to the end investor.
European investment funds, whether UCITS or AIF, must appoint a Depositary in accordance with the UCITS and AIFM Directives. The Depositary is responsible for the safekeeping of the investment fund’s assets and therefore ensures separation of those assets from the management of the fund. In addition, the depositary is required to perform oversight functions and, in this way, oversees certain activities of the fund manager such as valuation of the fund assets and monitoring of fund cash flows.
What you will be responsible for

As Depositary Operations Specialist, you will

• Actively reviews and prepares LUX PERE Depositary tasks (all Clients) relating to safekeeping, cash flow monitoring and oversight activities.
• Liaise with clients (internal & external) and supporting departments for the purpose of obtaining key inputs to service delivery, resolving errors and discrepancies.
• Assists Manager in the organization of the Team and in ensuring that departmental procedures and controls are adhered to.
• Identify issues and problems in service delivery and carry out necessary corrective action. Ensure the issues log is updated and track progress.
• Take responsibility for analysis and streamlining depositary controls, work with other SMEs to create a unified process flow, standardizing processes and establishing best practice
• Participate as technical SME in the development, testing and implementation of new systems and products relating to the ongoing business transformation process. Provide regular progress reports and give feedback during project meetings.
• Identify process inefficiencies, apply lean approach and work with team members in order to generate efficiency savings.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Fluency in English- written and spoken
• Ability to work independently, contribute and communicate effectively
• Highly self-motivated, detail oriented and able to work collaboratively,
• Strong organizational, communication and project skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize work under pressure compared to tight deadlines
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues. Demonstrate collaboration with other teams and departments.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• At least +2 years of relevant working experience preferably in fund accounting/ Alternative Investments
• Bachelor’s degree, preferable in finance, accounting, economic or STEM
• Knowledge of AIFMD, CSSF regulations would be an advantage
• Geneva, Investran knowledge is consider as an asset
• Experience in creating Excel Reports
• Access, VBA, SQL, Xceptor knowledge is considered as an asset.

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
• MyBenefit Cafeteria benefits platform including 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 including Employee Assistance Program
• Technical or leadership career pathway

• Fluency in English- written and spoken
• Ability to work independently, contribute and communicate effectively
• Highly self-motivated, detail oriented and able to work collaboratively,
• Strong organizational, communication and project skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize work under pressure compared to tight deadlines
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal clients and colleagues. Demonstrate collaboration with other teams and departments