Senior Fund Administrator

Natixis Investment Managers•Boston, MA

4d•$70,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

In this position, reporting to an Assistant Fund Treasurer, the Senior Fund Administrator participates in and performs reviews of fund administrative services provided to the Loomis Sayles and Natixis Funds. This position’s primary responsibilities include review of financial statements and regulatory filings, review of testing and compliance work, analyzing fund budgets and expenses and monitoring fund distributions. Duties also include performing oversight of the Sub-Administrator and Custodian, as well as other service providers of the Funds. The ideal candidate will enjoy being challenged in a dynamic environment, be able to operate independently and be willing to participate in team initiatives. Additional responsibilities will include maximizing technology and automation tools to streamline fund administration processes, enhancing reporting accuracy, and supporting regulatory compliance. The Senior Fund Administrator is encouraged to find opportunities for process improvements through automation. This is a hybrid position located in our Boston, MA office.

Requirements

Candidates must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in a business discipline
4+ years Fund Accounting/Fund Administration or equivalent experience
Strong written and oral communication skills
Detail oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in Excel, Word, Power Queries, Microsoft Copilot, Power BI, and Power Automate, and be able to effectively leverage these tools throughout the preparation and review of fund administration functions.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of financial reporting requirements would be beneficial
Knowledge of client service/vendor oversight business model would be advantageous

Responsibilities

Review financial statements for filing on Form N-CSR and other regulatory filings including Form N-Q, Form N-SAR, Form N1-A updates and Form 24F-2
Participation in Fund expense related activities including coordination of expense payments with the Funds’ custodian; review expense accruals on an ongoing basis; assist with preparation of annual expense Board memos
Participation in the annual 15c process for reviewing contracts for the Loomis Sayles and Natixis Funds
Participate in tax related activities including tax returns, year-end distributions and 1099 reporting
Review 1940 Act, IRS and Prospectus/SAI compliance work and proactively research any exceptions
Review of Fund Administration compliance Rule 38a-1 testing
Review distribution calculations prepared by the Sub-Administrator
Participation in Fund performance reporting
Review of marketing materials (including the Fund’s Websites) and monthly holdings reports
Assisting with fund transactions (redemptions-in-kind, liquidations, etc.)
Preparation of board communications and materials