Fund Accounting, Officer

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Job Description
Who we are looking for
The SSGA Japan ITM Fund Administrator is expected to perform ITM fund administration and oversight for fund accounting outsourcing agent, especially performing daily NAV issuance to distributions and fund financial closing processing is one of key responsibilities. You will report to the ITM Fund Account team manager in Japan.
You will interact with various key stakeholders including Client facing teams, Investment teams, Fund Accounting Outsourcing Agent, Trust Bank, Distributors, Overseas Operation teams, Brokers, external fund auditor, etc.
This role can be performed in a hybrid model, where you can balance work from home and office to match your needs and role requirements.
Why this role is important to us
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Advisors, one of the largest asset managers in the world. We partner with many of the world’s largest, most sophisticated investors and financial intermediaries to help them reach their goals through a rigorous, research-driven investment process. With over four decades of experience and trillions of dollars in assets under management, we offer one of the broadest selections of services across asset classes, risk profiles, regions and styles. As pioneers in index, ETF, and ESG investing, we are always inventing new ways to invest.
Join us if making your mark in the asset management industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.
Key Accountabilities
Perform daily processes around ITM fund accounting including subscription/redemption processes with distributors, submissions of instructions to trustees and an outsourcing agent, NAV issuances to distributions, and fund financial closing processing.
Oversee processes that have been outsourced to the outsourcing agent
Prepare / Review ITM monthly reports submitted to the Investment Trusts Association, Japan (IMAJ) and the Bank of Japan (BOJ)
Respond to any ITM relevant inquires raised by the trustees or outsourcing agency
Communicate with an external auditor with regard to fund financial statements
Support a new ITM fund launch as a specialist of ITM Fund Accounting
Contribute to process improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the efficiency of daily ITM operations.
Develop leadership skills within the ITM Fund Accounting group as part of longer-term career development.
Experience, Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
Bachelor’s degree or above
Experience in operations within an asset management company
Minimum 5 years of experience in ITM Fund Accounting
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and organizational skills
Familiarity with the asset management industry, including relevant regulations and industry association rules
Advanced knowledge of T-Star/TX
Native Japanese and Business English language skills, both written and verbal
Ability to leverage AI enabled tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot or similar enterprise AI solutions) and identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce operational risk, analysis and decision making
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