Who we are looking for
The Associate – 200 Level Portfolio Administration Analyst is responsible for providing operational and administrative support to Equity Portfolio Management teams across EMEA and global markets. The role focuses on oversight of cash, positions, trade activity, portfolio health, reconciliations, cash forecasting, fund events, and investment accounting controls to ensure portfolios are accurately maintained and supported throughout the investment lifecycle.
Why this role is important to us
The analyst acts as a key point of contact for Portfolio Managers, Operations teams, Custodians, Trade Administration, Performance, and other stakeholders to ensure efficient portfolio management and timely resolution of operational issues.
What you will be responsible for
As Associate you will:
•Support day-to-day operational management of Equity portfolios.
•Monitor portfolio health including cash positions, holdings, trade activity, and exceptions.
•Review and investigate portfolio-related queries raised by Portfolio Managers and internal stakeholders.
•Maintain accurate books and records across assigned portfolios.
•Support month-end and period-end activities including validation and sign-off of balances.
•Participate in portfolio onboarding, fund launches, and client transitions.
What we value
These skills will help you succeed in this role:
•Strong understanding of Portfolio Administration, Investment Operations, and Asset Management.
•Knowledge of Equity products, cash management, trade lifecycle, and investment accounting.
•Experience in portfolio oversight, reconciliations, cash forecasting, or middle-office operations.
•Familiarity with State Street Alpha, RKS, TLP, Charles River, Bloomberg, or similar investment platforms.
•Advanced Microsoft Excel and analytical skills.
•Strong problem-solving, investigation, and reconciliation skills.
•Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
•Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
Education & Preferred Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
•Two to four years of hands-on experience in Corporate Actions or investment operations
•Strong understanding of end-to-end corporate action processing and global market practices
Additional requirements
•Demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned events and deliverables
•Proactively escalates issues and collaborates effectively with stakeholders
•Adapts to changing volumes, priorities, and market practices
About State Street
State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. For more than two centuries, it has been helping clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people, providing investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.
