Fund Administrator

U.S. Bank•Boston, MA

1d•$75,820 - $89,200•Hybrid

About The Position

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services is seeking future team members for the roles of Fund Administrator 3 and Fund Administrator 4 to support our Fund Administration team. As a Fund Administrator 3, you will help lead a servicing team who supports the day-to-day financial and compliance operations of an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), mutual fund, closed end fund and/or business development company client. In Fund Administration, we value clients first and employees always. We take pride in doing the right thing each and every day in a fun, challenging and fulfilling environment. Our leadership and team mentors are committed to you, and we will provide you with an array of resources and teaching methodologies to help your continued succession as a financial professional and leader. As a Fund Administrator 4, you will help lead a servicing team who supports the day-to-day financial and compliance operations of an exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), mutual fund, closed end fund and/or business development company client. In Fund Administration, we value clients first and employees always. We take pride in doing the right thing each and every day in a fun, challenging and fulfilling environment. Our leadership and team mentors are committed to you, and we will provide you with an array of resources and teaching methodologies to help your continued succession as a financial professional and leader.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
Five to seven years of related work experience
Eight or more years of related work experience

Nice To Haves

Proven knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds and other investments and security types
Keen understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles
Acknowledgement of ethics and compliance
Organized an attentive to detail
Ability to lead and manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines simultaneously
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Proficient computer navigation skills
Intermediate to expert Microsoft Excel ability
Ability to understand complex concepts
Fund administration experience
Thorough knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds and other investments and security types
Proficient computer navigation skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel

Responsibilities

Monitoring and reviewing a fund budget based on contractual agreements, fee proposals and expense activity trends.
Reviewing ETF and other fund client board of directors meeting materials. This may involve attendance of client meetings and presentation of materials.
Reviewing financial statements (e.g., statement of assets and liabilities, schedule of investments, statement of operations, statement of changes in net assets, statement of cash flows and accompanying financial footnotes) for ETF and other client shareholders and the SEC in order to comply with GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements. This process involves being a liaison between internal departments, external legal counsel, fund auditors and our clients.
Reviewing portfolio compliance to ensure ETF and other fund adherence to the Investment Company Act of 1940, stated prospectus limitations and internal revenue code guidelines.
Leading the financial reporting filing requirements for an ETF or other fund client’s fiscal year.
Mentoring teammates or in certain cases direct reports.
Communicating with investment advisor clients.
Helping lead the coordination of ad-hoc projects which can include ETF, trust and other fund launches, ETF and other fund M&A activity and ETF and other fund liquidations.
Mentoring teammates or in many cases direct reports.
Leading small/medium complex client relationships from an administration perspective.
Leading the coordination of ad-hoc projects which can include ETF, trust and other fund launches, ETF and other fund M&A activity and ETF and other fund liquidations.

Benefits

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
Basic term and optional term life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Pregnancy disability and parental leave
401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
incentive and recognition programs
equity stock purchase
401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)