Specialist I, Investment Fund Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Pennsylvania.

📋 Description

• Manage accounting operations and address accounting challenges for designated registered interval and tender offer funds, along with other pooled vehicles.

• Act as the primary client liaison for both domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration.

• Assist in daily accounting functions for assigned funds.

• Aid in the annual audit process.

• Coordinate and onboard new funds and clients effectively.

• Serve as a link between clients, external service providers, and internal teams.

• Ensure adherence to procedures and controls, delivering precise Net Asset Values (NAVs).

• Supply information to the Financial Reporting team for annual and semi-annual financial statements.

• Prepare and examine SEC filings, including N-PORT and N-CEN.

• Support the Tax team with distribution calculations and tax reporting tasks.

• Assist Treasury Services with the preparation of annual fund expense budgets and quarterly updates, including the review of expense payments.

• Compile and assess materials related to the Board.

• Review operational work and authorize NAVs, reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration tasks.

• Interact with external investment managers concerning daily fund inquiries and resolve issues affecting funds.

• Conduct performance evaluations and monthly one-on-ones with team analysts and supervisors.

• Provide guidance on career paths and training opportunities.

• Take part in interviews and hiring processes to fulfill staffing needs.

• Promote a team-oriented environment that encourages development, promotions, and necessary disciplinary actions.

• Assist new business development and relationship teams through prospect calls, client visits, and presentations.

• Facilitate the onboarding of new and transitioned clients by collecting requirements, submitting custom requests, and communicating deliverables.

• Engage in IMS and corporate professional development sessions.

• Identify processes and potential future solutions within the division and organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 4 years of experience in the fund services sector.

• Experience with alternatives is preferred.

• Proficiency with fund accounting software is essential.

• Experience with Investran and/or Geneva is strongly preferred.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Exceptional leadership, planning, time management, and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Capability to learn and implement new financial services concepts and systems.

• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving client needs.

• Willingness to work in a team setting.

• Curiosity, critical thinking, and a strong attention to detail.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive care for both physical and mental well-being.

• Strong retirement plan.

• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance.

• Support for working parents.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).

• Healthcare benefits including medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).

• Life and disability insurance with premiums covered for base coverage.

• 401(k) matching.

• Commuter benefits.

• Up to 11 paid holidays each year.

• 21 days of PTO per year, pro-rated for new hires, with increases over time.

• Paid parental leave.

• Back-up childcare arrangements.

• Paid volunteer days.

• Discounted stock purchase plan.

• Investment options available.

• Access to employee networks.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Flexible work arrangements.