Description

Who we are looking for

The IMA Accountant is responsible for daily accounting related functions to ensure clients' instructions are processed in a timely fashion. The IMA Accountant is the point of contact for internal units that offer additional services to the asset manager (i.e. Custody, Corporate Actions/Income Management, Settlement etc.), reconciliation, client administration as well as for external client (distributors, Asset Management Company and Underlying Investors in case of Institutional Clients) and analyzes the information received; making sure any client's instruction as well as discrepancy is monitored and resolved professionally.

What you will be responsible for
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

ACCOUNTING/ADMINISTRATIVE EVENTS MANAGEMENT

• Processing client's instructions
• Investigation on client's instructions exceptions
• Inheritance management
• Pledges management
• Client/Mandate reference data setup and maintenance queries

OTHER

• Complete IMA accountant checklist when required in accordance with procedures.
• Ensure agreed timelines are adhered to.
• Involvement in departmental ad-hoc projects.
• Involvement in the training and development of other team members as necessary.
• Make recommendations for changes to processes and procedures and prepare documentation for review as require

NON - TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES
COMMUNICATION

• Resolve review points highlighted by senior IMA accountants and team Manager and ensure they are kept informed of progress.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external clients and colleagues.
• Provide timely and professional responses to all enquiries.

ORGANISATION

• Undertake appropriate housekeeping duties e.g. filing, archiving, operation of clean desk policy.
• Demonstrate good time organizational skills in order to meet deadlines.
• Maintain systematic filing practices.
• Adhere to clean desk policy and record keeping.
• Ensure that daily workload is allocated appropriately.

TRAINING AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Work with Senior IMA Accountant / Manager to identify objectives at the start of each year and keep them up to date.
• Actively participate in the appraisal process by completing a self-evaluation and suggesting appropriate development.
• Take responsibility for personal development and training.
• Provide direction and training to staff in the course of their day-to-day work. Train less experienced staff in fund and bank procedures and processes, and provide guidance and an adequate source of help for questions.
• Actively participate in the development of new hires in the team. Support and guide them in the knowledge of all technical aspects of the work, as well as in their work organization.

What we value

• Numeracy / Literacy skills.
• Accuracy and ability to work to tight deadlines.
• PC literate and competent in use of spreadsheets, word processing and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of fund administration would be useful but not essential.
• Good level of English.
• Fluent Italian spoken and written.
• Analytical thinking.

Level Of Education & Qualification:

• Accountancy or Business-related degree (preferred)
• Previous experience in finance preferred but not essential.

We Offer

• Gaining experience in project-oriented environment - work directly with the client and project managers
• Opportunity to develop own skills - especially technical and organizational
• Permanent contract from day one
• Balanced work time system, Flexible working hours depending on the project requirements
• Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Off)
• Private medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
• Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
• Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
• International operating environment.
• Equipment to work from home (laptop, ergonomic chair)

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.

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