Digital Asset Fund Accounting Specialist, Assistant Vice …, Kilkenny

Who we are looking for

We are hiring aDigital Asset GD Fund Accounting Specialisttobe aFundAccountingsubject matter expert,participatingin workstreams to build digital asset operations within State Street’s infrastructure.You willbe responsible forsharing knowledge andexpertisearound current operational workflows,maintainingalignment toGDFundAccountingleadership, escalatingany concerns to functional leadership,acquiringapprovals of new models with functional leadership, andmaintainingalignmentwithdigital asset operations leadership.We expect this candidate to have a risk excellentmindset and be proficientestablishingan effective control environment.The ideal candidate should understand digital asset concepts (blockchain knowledge, understanding of digital asset types,decentralized finance, tokenization, etc). At aminimumthis candidate should have intellectual curiosity to learn about digital asset servicing.This role will have a dual reporting line toGDFundAccountingleadership and digital asset operations leadership.

Why this role is important to us

This role will have an important part in the overall success of the organization. Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. To make that happen, we need teams like this one to execute swiftly, build strong procedures and processes, and implement a risk management framework to control the operating environment tightly. This role will seek cutting-edge solutions that are straightforward and scalable. It will also help us build resilience and execute day-to-day deliverables with timeliness and accuracy. 

What you willbe responsible for

As aDigital Asset GD Fund Accounting Specialist,you will

Participate inworkstreamsasaFundAccountingsubject matter expert fordigitalassetoperations across a portfolio of value streams to deliver digitalassetcapabilities 

Foster alignment between value streams, manage interdependencies, and deliver value at an organizational level 

Establish risk control procedures to ensure risk excellence across all capabilities 

Partner with testing teams to develop, test, and enhance capability development in UAT and Production 

Manage risks, resources, and stakeholder communications across the workstream 

Provide regular communication and reporting updates to ensure full transparency and clarity of workstream delivery to both the functional leadership teams anddigitalassetoperations leadership teams

What wevalue

These skills will help you succeed in this role

Knowledge ofFund Accountingsystems, data flows, and overall operating model

Ability to escalate risks and decision points quickly to theappropriate stakeholders, whether that be functional leadership, digital leadership, and/or project leadership

Ability to review and vet a new operating model for viability and alignment to our existing infrastructure

Collaboration with otherFund Accountingbusiness units as well as other departments within State Street

Experience executing on a project as a critical stakeholder, including excellent time management and multi-tasking skills

Experience inFund Accountingoperations and strong working knowledge of day-to-dayFund Accountingresponsibilities and processes

Education & Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline

Ability to excel when faced with the unknown and challenged to develop new ways

Excellent communication and escalation ability

Ability to collaborate effectively across functions and external stakeholders

Hands-on experience with digital assets and wallets, distributed ledger technology, tokenization is preferred

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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