Responsibilities:
WHAT YOU’LL DO
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Deliver accurate, timely, and compliant fund administration and reporting services across multiple product structures including ETFs, CITs, and alternative funds.
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Support end-to-end processes spanning invoicing, performance analytics, regulatory filings, and financial reporting, while maintaining strong controls and governance.
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Work closely with cross-functional teams (Operations, Finance, Compliance, and Technology) to validate data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure high-quality investor and regulatory reporting outputs.
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Contribute to audit readiness, certification processes, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and control effectiveness.
KEY REPONSIBILITIES:
Fund Administration & Expense Management
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Perform and validate UCITS invoicing and Sub-TA invoice analysis, ensuring accuracy of fees and underlying data.
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Support monthly expense reviews and budget analysis through variance identification and reporting.
Performance Analytics & Reporting
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Conduct monthly performance reviews across multiple portfolios.
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Validate performance against benchmarks and external data sources (e.g., FactSet) and highlight discrepancies.
Regulatory Filings & Compliance
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Review and validate SEC filings (N-PORT, N-MFP, Form PF, CPO-PQR) for completeness and regulatory compliance.
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Support global reporting requirements (e.g., MAS, KPMG reporting) across reporting cycles.
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Ensure timely submission and audit readiness of all regulatory deliverables.
Financial Reporting & Statements
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Prepare and review consolidated financial statements (monthly) and support annual/semi-annual reporting cycles.
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Review financial statements, schedules of investments, and TSRs to ensure disclosure accuracy and consistency.
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Assist in data preparation and coordination with external providers (e.g., SST).
Product & Investor Reporting
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Review SEC yields, distribution yields, and ETF-related disclosures.
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Prepare 19a-1 notices and support investor reporting requirements.
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Ensure accuracy and completeness of investor-facing deliverables.
Data Quality, Controls & Continuous Improvement
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Perform first-level review and validation controls across reporting datasets.
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Identify process gaps and drive automation and efficiency initiatives.
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Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure end-to-end data integrity and process standardization.
Qualifications:
WHO YOU ARE:
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Bachelor’s degree (accounting, finance, or business) or equivalent.
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Overall 4–6 years of experience with 2+ years in fund accounting & administration.
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Working knowledge of security types (equities and fixed income), Mutual funds and CIT.
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Demonstrated analytical, problem‑solving, time‑management, decision‑making, interpersonal, and communication skills.
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Detail‑oriented; able to work independently, meet deadlines, handle multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.
SKILLS THAT HELP YOU TO STAND OUT:
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Experience with performance and yield calculations for mutual funds and CITs.
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Experience with mutual fund and/or CIT financial reporting requirements required (Ex: N-CSR, N-PORT, N-CEN, CPO-PQR, N-MFP).
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Experience utilizing MyState Street preferred.
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Ability to review and validate large volumes of data by applying data quality principles (accuracy, completeness, consistency, timeliness).
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Escalate issues with standard process to more senior levels w. initial problem solving; application of own judgement.
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Should independently manage complex interactions/dialogue - issue resolution of less complex matters , not only transactional matters
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Critical thinking of issues should begin; not just a hand-off escalation but initial thinking through of next steps.
Additional Information:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Experience Principal
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