Fund Accounting, Associate 1
State Street is hiring a Fund Accounting, Associate 1. Level rates it ; you can apply on State Street.
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- Level rates this accountant role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
- Tools and skills the posting cites include Excel, Microsoft Office and fund accounting.
- Level classifies it as a junior role.
- Level lists 1,300+ other open roles at State Street.
- The role was posted within the past two weeks.
AI in this role
Prepares NAV calculations, reconciliations, and client reporting while leveraging basic technology and financial tools.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong interest in financial services and fund accounting. The ideal candidate has strong attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a collaborative mindset. In this role, you will work closely with internal teams and support communications with clients as part of the end-to-end fund administration process.
Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is part of Alternative Investment Solutions (AIS), a recognized industry leader in providing fund accounting, fund administration, and risk services to hedge funds, private markets, and other alternative investment vehicles. AIS delivers fully integrated solutions across the investment lifecycle, providing clients with comprehensive front-, middle-, and back-office support to meet the evolving needs of institutional investors.
Join us if making your mark in the alternative investment industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
What you will be responsible for:
As Hedge Fund Accounting Associate 1 you will:
- Prepare and deliver accurate and timely Net Asset Value (NAV) calculations and related client reporting.
- Review cash and position reconciliations and investigate exceptions across a range of financial instruments.
- Process pricing exception reviews, corporate actions, fund capital activities, and accounting transactions.
- Collaborate with internal teams, clients, auditors, and other service providers to support fund administration activities.
- Maintain a strong focus on accuracy, risk management, and internal controls.
- Leverage technology and AI-enabled solutions to enhance efficiency and continuously develop technical expertise.
What we value:
This position is a unique opportunity for a suitable candidate to gain exposure to large multi-class, multi-manager, multi-currency portfolios that invest in a variety of instruments including derivatives and as a result, the pricing of these positions, reconciliations, corporate actions and dividends.
Education & Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related field.
- 6 months to 1 year related experience desirable.
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Well-organized, proactive, and eager to learn and grow within the financial services industry
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Fund Accounting, Associate 1 at State Street rates 20 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Little AI. AI is not part of the work.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- $110k
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- Tell me about a project where fund accounting was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where nav calculation was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where reconciliations was part of your work. What did you do?
- Tell me about a project where financial analysis was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Excel in your day-to-day work.
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- List these exact terms on your resume: Fund Accounting, Nav Calculation, Reconciliations, Financial Analysis, and Excel. An applicant tracking system matches the wording, not the idea.
- Attach one line of real, concrete experience to at least one of them. A tool named with nothing behind it rarely survives a human read.
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