Middle Office - Senior Associate

State Street — Mumbai, India

Job Title: Senior Associate – Accounting & Reconciliation (Middle Office) Role Summary The Senior Associate will be responsible for executing and overseeing daily accounting and reconciliation activities across investment portfolios, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery. The role requires strong analytical capability, operational rigor, and the ability to manage exceptions, risks, and stakeholder expectations within a middle office environment. Key Responsibilities 1. Reconciliation & Break Management Perform daily cash, position, and transaction reconciliations across multiple asset classes Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks within defined SLAs Identify root causes and drive permanent resolution of recurring discrepancies Liaise with custodians, fund administrators, and internal teams to resolve issues 2. Accounting & TMV Oversight Support IBOR accounting activities including journal entries, accruals, and valuation checks Review trial balances and assist in TMV validation processes Ensure adherence to accounting standards and internal control frameworks 3. Exception Handling & Risk Control Monitor exceptions and escalate high-risk items in a timely manner Ensure compliance with operational risk and control procedures Participate in audits and provide required documentation and explanations 4. Process Improvement & Automation Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention Support automation initiatives and system enhancements Contribute to standardization and documentation of processes 5. Stakeholder Management Act as a point of contact for internal stakeholders, clients, and external partners Provide clear and concise reporting on reconciliation status and key issues Collaborate with front office, fund accounting, and technology teams 6. Team Contribution Mentor junior team members and support knowledge sharing Assist in workload management and ensure timely deliverables Qualifications & Experience Bachelor’s

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