Operational Due Diligence Manager, Assistant Vice President - State Street Investment Management

State Street Investment Management is the fourth largest asset management firm globally. Global Funds Management is responsible for all treasury, fund administration, and reporting for our registered and unregistered funds globally. This includes valuation, board liaison and reporting, financial and regulatory reporting, taxation, expense accruals, service provider oversight, and new product. We are seeking an AVP to join the Operational Due Diligence (Ops DD) team within Global Funds Management. The team is responsible for overseeing and conducting operational due diligence on third party investment managers and sub advisory relationships. The future candidate will be required to independently liaise with external partners, investment managers, sub advisors, and internal cross-functional teams. Successful candidates will demonstrate a continuous improvement and innovation mindset and be technologically savvy. Opportunity to advance within the organization and expand the scope of responsibilities by assuming a leadership role in Ops DD reviews. What you will be responsible for: Assist (Lead with experience) with initial and ongoing third party manager and sub advisor operational due diligence reviews, including performing document reviews, participating in Ops DD meetings, and producing reports as directed by Senior Ops DD team members. Manage the media monitoring and background check processes for third party managers and sub advisors. Plan and facilitate activities for third party managers and sub advisors as directed by Senior Ops DD team members. Provide timely responses to inquiries and execute outreach to third party managers, sub-advisors, and internal cross functional teams. Liaise with internal functional areas including Global Funds Management, Investment Research, Legal, Compliance and Product Management on various matters. Review Due Diligence Questionnaire responses and escalate items of concern to the Senior Ops DD team members. What we value: These skills will help you succeed in this role A professional demeanor with the ability to conduct meetings with senior management Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, which includes excellent time management and prioritization skills. Ability to clearly articulate complex concepts of ideas and processes. Ability to communicate with various internal teams to resolve inquiries and understanding when to escalate Candidates must demonstrate initiative, be able to perform well under pressure, and simultaneously handle multiple assignments and to work efficiently to meet client and stakeholder deliverables Understanding of technology (e.g., industry platforms, data tools, portals, workflow, automation) Education & Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate for this role will thrive in a collaborative environment, possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, and have a passion for continuous development and improvement. 2-5 years of experience in third party manager operational due diligence. Knowledge of investment vehicles, operations and controls. Willingness to travel – approximately 15% Professional advanced degree or professional qualification such as a CPA (preferred not required.) Salary Range: $75,000 - $123,750 Annual The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ. Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans. 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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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law. Discover more information on jobs at StateStreet.com/careers Read our CEO Statement