Accounting & Reconciliation
State Street · Coimbatore
- Experience3–8 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelmid
- Posted22 Sept 2026
About State Street
State Street is hiring in Coimbatore in financial services. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.
Skills
- Investment Portfolio Reconciliation
- Fund Accounting
- Financial Instruments
- Accounting Systems
- Financial Markets
- Investment Operations
- Operational Risk Controls
- Internal Control Frameworks
- Accounting Standards
The role
A capital markets operations associate at a financial services company executes investment portfolio reconciliation and fund accounting, managing financial instruments, exception handling, and operational risk controls. The role also applies process automation and audit requirements to improve middle office accuracy.
Full job description
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 degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (CA/CFA/CPA is a plus)
3–6 years of experience in middle office, fund accounting, or reconciliation roles
Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives preferred)
Experience with reconciliation tools and accounting systems
Key Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Good understanding of financial markets and investment operations
Effective communication and stakeholder management
Ability to work under tight deadlines in a dynamic environment
Preferred Competencies
Knowledge of reconciliation platforms (e.g., TLM, DUCO, IntelliMatch)
Exposure to automation tools (e.g., Alteryx, Python, RPA)
Understanding of regulatory and audit requirements
Candidates have to be open for night shifts.
Shift Timings are 7PM IST - 4AM IST