Operations Specialist Securities Valuation

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Services (SSGS). SSGS gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions.

Securities Valuation is a centralized unit supporting several business units and is broken out into two distinct areas; Fund Level Pricing and Asset Pricing. As Operations Specialist you are responsible for administering the execution of daily market valuations for various clients in accordance with each client’s Price Source Authorization (“PSA”) agreement, standing instructions, and market best practices. Accuracy, timeliness, organization and maintenance of documentation are important to this position.

In this part-time position you will be working 22.5 hours a week from 14h to 18h or from 10h to 14h.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for
- Preparation and delivery of valuation reports to internal and external clients and/or their agents in a timely manner.
- Adhere to, promote, and educate others on the use of department procedures with respect to the review and approval of portfolio market values.
- 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.
- Identify, communicate, and resolve fair value situations. Escalate issues to senior members of the team and/or clients as required.
- Perform global pricing tasks in a continuous operations environment.
- Function as a “team-player”. Work with peers to achieve group/client/unit goals.
- Continuously expand and improve knowledge of financial instruments, corporate actions, and best valuation practices.
- 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.

Education & Preferred Qualifications
- Pursing a Bachelor degree in Finance, Administration or Economics.
- Knowledge of capital markets and complex securities is an asset.
- 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 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.
- Knowledge of Bloomberg and/or Reuters terminals an asset.
- English is a must, French is an asset.

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.