Middle Office Officer

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a global team supporting end-to-end middle office functions, including trade lifecycle, settlements, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Act as the primary escalation point for internal and external clients, ensuring timely resolution of queries and adherence to SLAs.
• Implement and monitor risk mitigation controls, lead risk reviews, and manage the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process.
• Serve as the audit lead for internal, statutory, and regulatory audits, ensuring full compliance with all guidelines.
• Identify and execute opportunities for automation and digitization, collaborating with IT teams to implement tools like RPA.
• Act as an operational bridge between Front Office, Risk, Compliance, Fund Accounting, Custodians, and Brokers.
• Mentor and develop middle office analysts and senior associates to drive a culture of operational excellence.

Requirements

• Degree in finance, business, technology, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of trade lifecycle management, reconciliations, and settlements.
• Proven experience in leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Expertise in risk and control frameworks and audit handling.
• 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, Tableau, Alteryx, or RPA platforms (UiPath/Blue Prism).
• Experience in process mapping, SOP documentation, and process transformation.

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 vibrant employee networks.