Financial Reporting - Vice President

Job Title – VP Financial Reporting Location – Bangalore Who we are looking for: The Vice President, Financial Reporting, will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and oversight of Financial Reporting operations supporting investment company clients across multiple regions. The role is accountable for ensuring high-quality financial reporting, regulatory compliance, client satisfaction, operational excellence, talent development, and risk management while driving business growth and transformation initiatives. The successful candidate will lead large teams, manage senior client relationships, partner with global stakeholders, and serve as a key contributor to organizational objectives within State Street Global Services. Why this role is important to us: The Financial Reporting function is a critical component of State Street Global Services (SSGS), delivering regulatory reporting and financial statement production for asset managers and asset owners globally. As a Vice President, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the function, enhancing client experience, strengthening controls and governance, and driving innovation to support evolving regulatory and business requirements across diverse investment structures. What you will be responsible for: As a Vice President you will: Manage relationships with client companies, Auditors, making sure that requests are being met and that clients are satisfied with the level of service. Monitor day-to-day management of team members and actively manage and maintain successful long-term relationships of assigned clients, and proactively escalate issues to Unit Head Collaborate with appropriate teams globally to ensure consistent service delivery, client solutions and client satisfaction. You may need to play as Governance with our JVs. Provide coaching and development opportunities to staff and responsible for completing and delivering performance reviews on time Make effective recommendations to hire, discipline, control work, determine promotions, and terminate employment. Manage the implementation of all standard practices, processes, tools, etc. and initiatives and technology enhancements, while assessing operational effectiveness and making suggestions to streamline functions Contribute to enhancing our regulatory standing and execute on critical regulatory and control management plans, including those contributing to the successful execution of ORI initiatives.  Proactively manage risk at the business level. Ensure appropriate procedures are in place for team, recommend additional controls and risk management strategies. Responsible for client communication and implementation of new regulatory requirements/disclosures that impact the financial statements Perform 1st, 2nd, risk-based and targeted reviews on client financial statements, NQ, Form N-MFP, etc. Ensure all regulatory filings are made on time Other duties as assigned What we value: These skills will help you succeed in this role: Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines and possess strong problem solving and resolution skills. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities to meet internal and industry deadlines. Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills. Demonstrates an ability to be a leader within their team, as well as be a leader amongst your peers. Ability to interact with on-shore and off-shore teams to resolve inquiries and understanding when to escalate. Ability to develop business relationships, both within and outside of the organization. Education & Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Commerce / Economics with a specialization n Business, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience preferred, CA / CPA / ACCA or similar (Good to have) Knowledge of US GAAP/ IFRS etc. Additional requirements: 18+ years of experience in mutual funds/Hedge funds Financial Reporting & accounting, auditing or related business activity.