EMEA Head of Fund Accounting, Senior Vice President

at  State Street Corporation

JOB DESCRIPTION

This business critical role is based in Europe. We are open to considering qualified candidates based in significant locations where we operate in Europe which includes the UK, Ireland, Poland or Luxembourg.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

EMEA Head of Fund Accounting is a key leadership position within the Global Fund Accounting Team in Global Delivery. EMEA Head of Fund Accounting is responsible for organization, management and delivery of the entire suite of accounting services to clients in EMEA. The accounting team is responsible for delivering core services to State Street end customers. The EMEA Head of Fund Accounting function is directly accountable for positive and consistent service delivery and client outcomes. This role also requires significant leadership across EMEA.

The EMEA Head of Fund Accounting is responsible for leading and developing a global team of over 2,000 people focused on the following core activities.

• Multi-jurisdictional accounting including daily share class net asset value calculation
• Maintaining client books and records in accordance with agreed accounting standards

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

As a EMEA Head of Fund Accounting, Senior Vice President you will

• Accounting activities are performed, and services are delivered to clients in accordance with all contractual and client service level agreements. Focus on client outcomes, problem solving, cooperating and communicating with rest of organization to achieve shared success
• High standards of accuracy and timeliness, delivering services in an efficient and controlled manner with a continuous focus on improving quality and productivity. Ensure timeliness and accuracy of NAV calculations across all accounting platforms to include, MCH, GP3 and Simcorp. Does not include AIS accounting services.
• Operating policies, procedures and controls are documented, adhered to and are compliant with relevant SOC/ISAE controls and regulatory requirements.
• Key metrics, performance and risk indicators are in place to track volumes, manage growth, service delivery quality, cost, productivity, efficiency and risk. Identify and develop opportunities for transformation and capacity creation. Drive productivity and operational effectiveness
• Financial performance to operating plan, forecasts are accurate, headcount and expenses are actively managed and agreed efficiency targets are achieved
• Fund Accounting are appropriately represented, prepare for and actively participate at client meetings, presentations and due diligence reviews.
• Actively manage executive global stakeholders across Global HUBS, Global Delivery and Institutional Services. Partnering with other hubs on best practice sharing, optimal operating model
• Business continuity planning and execution. Development of a scalable, robust operating model that delivers resiliency. Strategic interactions with key stakeholders and partners to ensure continued operations.
• Develop and lead a large team, fostering high performance and creating a destination for top talent. Develop effective modes of communication, delegation, talent development, employee engagement, and succession planning.
• Control, risk, compliance/ethics and internal audit reviews or inspections are fully supported and there are no open or overdue actions for accounting.

The EMEA Head of Fund Accounting is responsible for leading and developing a global team of over 2,000 people focused on the following core activities.

• Multi-jurisdictional accounting including daily share class net asset value calculation
• Maintaining client books and records in accordance with agreed accounting standard