State Street

State Street

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Fund Accounting, SrAssc

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Posted Oct 20, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Investments & Capital Markets Investment Operations
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Minimum 3 years experiences in financial services, fund accounting and/or a back-office operations environment.
Education
Bachelor degree or above

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Role Summary

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This Senior Associate is a team leader in the Trust Services department in Tokyo, handling expert-level processing and approval tasks in day-to-day operations and reporting to the team manager.

What You'll Do

  • Assign work, supervise daily operations, and serve as the process subject matter expert.
  • Audit deliverables for accuracy and timeliness.
  • Resolve complex issues and escalate as needed to meet deliverables.
  • Maintain procedures and work with the Manager to ensure compliance with corporate risk policies and SOPs.
  • Build relationships with other departments and assist the First Line Manager with improvements to the daily operating model.
  • Coordinate on-the-job training and support staff development and succession planning.

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Qualifications

Bachelor degree or above; minimum 3 years of experience in financial services, fund accounting and/or a back-office operations environment; effective verbal and written communication in Japanese and English, with Japanese prioritized; detail oriented, highly numerate, self-starting, motivated, able to meet tight deadlines, analytically skilled, and able to lead junior staff.

Original job description

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Who we are looking for

Trust asset management services is the core business in State Street Japan and Trust Services department is providing the services to institutional investors as trustee. This position is a team leader role of the Trust Services department, Tokyo, Japan. This role is expert level processor and handling approver tasks on day to day business as team leader, and report to team manager. The candidate requires minimum 3 years experiences in financial services, fund accounting and/or a back-office operations environment.

 

 

What you will be responsible for

As Senior Associate you will

  • Assign work and supervise the flow of daily operations and be the subject matter expert for process;
  • Audit all deliverables, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of deliverables;
  • Be accountable for all the assigned tasks, resolve complex issues and escalate as needed acting with a sense of urgency to meet required deliverables;
  • Update and maintain procedures for all tasks/activities and work with the Manager to ensure all corporate compliance, risk policies and SOP’s are adhered to by the team;
  • Build a collaborative relationship with inter-departmental contacts and achieve business goals.
  • Assist First Line Manager in making enhancements to the daily operating model;
  • Coordinate On-The-Job training for staff members and assist the Manager with staff development and succession planning.
  • Act and dress professionally, instill a professional attitude at all times in the team.

What we value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

·         Detail oriented

·         Highly numerate

·         Self-starter

·         Motivated

·         Ability to meet tight deadline

·         Good analytical skills

·         Good leadership to leading junior staffs

 

Education & Preferred Qualifications

·         Bachelor degree or above

·         Minimum 3 years experiences in financial services, fund accounting and/or a back-office operations environment.

·         Ability of effective communication in both Japanese  and English, both verbally and in writing. (Japanese language is priority)


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.


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.


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State Street is a leading financial services and bank holding company, headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. With a strong focus on investment management and servicing solutions, State Street supports institutional investors worldwide by providing services such as asset management, investment research, and trading. Renowned for its commitment to innovation and sustainability, State Street leverages advanced technology and data analytics to enhance investment strategies and customer experiences. The company prioritizes diversity and inclusion within its workforce, reflecting its dedication to fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment.