Intern, Account Services

Ultimus Fund Solutions•Omaha, NE

20h

About The Position

The Intern, Account Services is integral to our transfer agency operations, focusing on the creation of new accounts, execution of financial transactions, and meticulous record-keeping for our mutual fund clients. Additionally, this role entails minimal direct client interaction but requires substantial collaboration with internal team members.

Requirements

Working towards a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
Mutual funds and alternative investment offerings.
Microsoft Office Suite.
Adobe Acrobat.
Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.
Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered.

Responsibilities

Accurately inputs customer data from applications to set up new accounts.
Manages basic financial operations including redemptions, purchases, exchanges, TIK’s, and account rebalancing.
Executes retirement plan account transactions in line with IRS standards.
Begins incoming transfers by dispatching required documents to the custodian.
Tracks transfer statuses and ensures follow-up until completion.
Oversees shareholder account updates and manages returned mail.
Coordinates with broker-dealers or clients to gather missing account information and seek necessary clarifications.
Connects accounts for rights of accumulation or plans accounts and processes letters of intent.
Accurately prepares and reconciles check deposits.
Engages with clients as necessary for general information, issue resolution, inquiries, or reporting needs.
Maintains daily communication with team members and related departments for inquiry follow-ups and workflow management.
May perform other duties as required and assigned.