Pricing Specialist - Intern-3

General Overview

Securities Valuation is a centralized unit supporting several business units and is broken out into two distinct areas; Fund Level Pricing and Asset Pricing. The Operations Specialist is responsible for administering the execution of daily market valuations for various clients in accordance with each client’s Price Source Authorization (“PSA”) agreement, standing instructions, and market best practices. Accuracy, timeliness, organization and maintenance of documentation are important to this position.

Responsibilities

• Continuously expand and improve knowledge of financial instruments, corporate actions, and best valuation practices.
• Preparation and delivery of valuation reports to internal and external clients and/or their agents in a timely manner.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve fair value situations. Escalate issues to senior members of the team and/or clients as required.
• Maintain proper documentation and back-up for audit purposes.
• Ensure the receipt of all pricing feeds, broker quotes, back-up pricing sources and other relevant data on a daily basis. Identify, research, and resolve prices breaking set tolerance levels.
• Participate in and contribute to unit project initiatives.
• Perform global pricing tasks in a continuous operations environment.
• Function as a “team-player”. Work with peers to achieve group/client/unit goals.
• Adhere to, promote, and educate others on the use of department procedures with respect to the review and approval of portfolio market values.
• Provide outstanding client service to both internal and external clients.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Bloomberg and/or Reuters terminals an asset
• Knowledge of capital markets and complex securities is an asset
• Must demonstrate the ability to work as a team player
• Proficient in spreadsheet and database applications such as EXCEL and ACCESS
• Completion of the Canadian Securities Course and/or Derivatives Fundamentals Course is an asset
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze a problem, obtain and evaluate information and reach sound conclusions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Solid administration, organizational and time management skills

What We Value

These skills will help you succeed in this role

• Solid team player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills

What We Offer

• Series of business-related presentations
• A structured learning and development program, specific job-related trainings, professional development and soft skills trainings
• Leadership Q&A sessions with Senior Management
• Possibility to grow your professional network by joining an Employee Committees include Professional Women’s Network, Pride, The Diversity, Disability & Ethnicity Network, ESEN, BeWell, Street Culture, Working Parents Group
• Dedicated networking events for the Interns
• A buddy who can offer you their experience, knowledge and guidance throughout your internship.

About State Street

What we do.

State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow.

We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility.

We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Job ID: R-738552