Middle Office Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a global team of middle office analysts and senior associates
• Own day-to-day middle office functions including trade lifecycle, settlements, reconciliations, and exception management
• Implement and monitor risk mitigation controls, leading risk reviews and root cause analysis (RCA)
• Act as the primary audit lead for internal, statutory, and regulatory audits
• Serve as the key operational point of contact for clients, managing incident management and SLA adherence
• Identify and execute opportunities for automation and digitization, collaborating with IT to implement tools like RPA
• Manage stakeholder relationships across Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Fund Accounting, and Custodians

Requirements

• Degree in finance, business, technology, or equivalent relevant industry experience
• Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle management, reconciliations, and settlements
• Proven leadership and people management skills within a financial services environment
• Deep understanding of risk and control frameworks and audit compliance
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder communication skills
• Ability to work under tight deadlines in a fast-paced investment environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on experience or working knowledge of the Aladdin platform
• Proficiency in technology solutions such as Excel, VBA, Power BI, or Tableau
• Experience with automation tools including Alteryx or RPA platforms like UiPath or Blue Prism

About the Company

State Street is a global leader that helps institutional investors manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees are empowered to reach their full potential through development opportunities and flexible work-life support.