Financial Reporting, Associate 2 - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract

at  State Street Corporation

Financial Reporting, Associate 2 - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
We are offering a fixed-term contract (part time possible) due to a short-term replacement of an Associate II position for 12 months within the “SCD Financial & Regulatory Reporting” team in Luxembourg.
Various tasks in a highly motivated team and an ambitious client with an exclusive relationship are waiting for you.

We provide comprehensive support for our German-speaking client. (among our top 5 clients in terms of AuA). Our tasks include the following topics:

• Financial Reporting
• Regulatory Reporting,
• Client End Reporting

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• Fluent/very good knowledge of spoken and written German (German Client and German outputs/ reports), at least German as 2nd language.
• Good knowledge of spoken and written English, any other language will be a benefit as well.
• PC skills with very good knowledge of MS Office (Excel).
• Having first experience in project work / coordination will be an advantage.
• Change management oriented.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

• Good understanding of financial services and investment products.
• Robust knowledge of Financial Reporting and/or audit processes.
• Demonstrate ability to meet deadlines, must be able to manage time effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a focus on service.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines.
• Enquiring mind and a willingness to investigate, be solution-oriented and curious.
• Ability to communicate effectively, respectfully and trustfully with colleagues and business partners at all levels.

EDUCATION & PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At least min 2 years of relevant experience.
• BA/MA degree in a related field, e.g. accounting.
• Any lateral entrant will be welcomed when it fits with the required skills.

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

You will work in a team of experts and collaborate with our centers of excellence in Germany and Poland as partners. As a result, we exclusively communicate with the client, auditors, authorities and internal clients.
Join us in order to deliver excellent services and ensure high service deliverables.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

As a proficient team member you will be responsible for:

• Preparation of semi annual reports and coordination between client and auditor.
• Timely completion and submission of all regulatory reports (i.e. CSSF, BCL), in alignment with regulatory reporting requirements.
• Communicate with the client, authorities and external auditors, answer and handle issues and queries and escalate as needed; acting with a sense of urgency to meet required deliverables.
• Contribution for business transformation (technical and planning) and work with the team to ensure proper governance and controls are in place.
• Participate in the development, testing and implementation of new systems to increase productivity through the usage of information systems and other tools.
• Be part of central point of contact for technical issues encountered in the daily business to reduce to a minimum the number of queries to the client(s); track issue trends and escalate as needed.
• Involvement by the adoption of new tools and solutions and strongly support technical team within the department on preparation to migration, new ideas etc.
• Ensure review of corporate documentation of processes, procedures and controls; evaluate their continuing effectiveness and accuracy from operation and risk perspective together with the team.

We provide comprehensive support for our German-speaking client. (among our top 5 clients in terms of AuA). Our tasks include the following topics:

• Financial Reporting
• Regulatory Reporting,
• Client End Reportin