Valeurs mobilières, Associé/e / Securities Valuation, Associate

at  State Street Corporation

ARE YOU THE RIGHT CANDIDATE? YES!

We truly believe in the power that comes from the diverse backgrounds and experiences our employees bring with them. Although each vacancy details what we are looking for, we don’t necessarily need you to fulfil all of them when applying. If you like change and innovation, seek to see the bigger picture, make data driven decisions and are a good team player, you could be a great fit.

REQUIREMENTS

• College or university designation preferably with a concentration in finance or accounting.
• 1+ years experience in securities pricing, fund accounting, or custody operations / securities administration.
• Knowledge of capital markets and complex securities.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, obtain and evaluate information and reach sound conclusions.
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team player.
• Excellent computer knowledge of Word, Excel, and PC databases.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid administration, organizational and time management skills.
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course and/or Derivatives Fundamentals Course is an asset.
• English is a must to cover international clientst.

As Associate 2, Securities Valuation you will:

• Assist in the oversight of preparation and delivery of valuation reports to internal and external clients and/or their agents in a timely manner.
• Ensure that procedures are in place, up to date, and adhered to regarding the review and approval of portfolio market values. Propose changes to procedures to management with a focus of reducing risk, manual inputs, and increasing efficiencies.
• Ensure the receipt of all pricing feeds, broker quotes, back-up pricing sources and other relevant data on a daily basis. Identify, research, and resolve prices breaking set tolerance levels.
• Function as a “team-player”. Work with peers and achieve group/client/unit goals.
• Review and sign-off on daily group packages with a focus on accuracy, detail, audit trail, and timeliness.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve fair value situations. Escalate issues to manager and/or clients as required.
• Support global pricing tasks in a continuous operations environment.
• Ensure that the group is adequately trained and cross-trained. Coach, mentor, and motivate staff.
• Continuously expand and improve knowledge of financial instruments, corporate actions, and best valuation practices.
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the various fund groups, client requirements and other market related anomalies.
• Maintain proper documentation and back-up for audit purposes.
• Participate in and contribute to unit project initiatives.
• Provide outstanding client service to both internal and external clients.