U.S. Bank

Closed-End Fund Senior Administrator

U.S. Bank$86K — $101K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent experience
  • Eight or more years of related work experience
  • Extensive experience in registered fund accounting and regulatory compliance
  • Strong understanding of closed-end funds and the securities market
  • Advanced knowledge of legal and accounting requirements for registered investment companies
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills
  • Excellent communication skills with client interaction experience

Responsibilities

  • Lead client relationships and serve as the primary contact for operational and financial reporting
  • Oversee budget activities and manage fund expenses
  • Review shareholder reports and regulatory filings in compliance with GAAP
  • Coordinate board meeting materials and governance reports
  • Monitor fund compliance with regulatory and investment restrictions
  • Act as liaison among various service providers to ensure effective operations
  • Lead complex initiatives such as fund launches and reorganizations
  • Identify operational risks and drive process improvements
  • Coordinate audits and support regulatory examinations
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior team members

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Basic and optional life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave
  • 401(k) with employer-funded retirement plan
  • Paid vacation ranging from two to five weeks
  • Up to 11 paid holidays per year
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals up to 80 hours per year
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary

As a Closed-End Fund Senior Administrator, you will serve as a senior member of a servicing team responsible for the day-to-day financial, regulatory, and governance administration of closed-end fund clients. You will lead the administration of complex fund structures, coordinate with internal and external service providers, oversee financial reporting and regulatory filings, and act as a trusted resource for clients and teammates. This role requires strong technical expertise, project leadership, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a commitment to quality, compliance, and client service.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the administration of assigned closed-end fund client relationships and serve as a primary contact for operational, financial reporting, and regulatory matters.
  • Oversee fund expense management, budgeting activities, and analysis of operating trends against contractual agreements and fee structures.
  • Review and coordinate the preparation of shareholder reports, financial statements, SEC filings, and other regulatory reporting requirements in accordance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
  • Coordinate and review board and committee meeting materials, including presentations, supporting schedules, and governance reporting.
  • Monitor and review fund compliance programs to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, investment restrictions, prospectus limitations, and applicable tax regulations.
  • Act as liaison among investment advisors, fund accountants, custodians, transfer agents, legal counsel, auditors, and other service providers to facilitate effective fund operations.
  • Lead or support complex initiatives, including fund launches, reorganizations, mergers, tender offers, rights offerings, liquidations, and other strategic projects.
  • Identify operational risks, recommend corrective actions, and drive process improvements to strengthen controls, efficiency, and service quality.
  • Coordinate internal and external audits and support regulatory examinations.
  • Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior team members and serve as a subject matter expert on closed-end fund administration matters.
  • Participate in departmental initiatives, technology enhancements, and strategic projects that improve the client and employee experience.


Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
  • Eight or more years of related work experience


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

  • Extensive experience in registered fund accounting, fund administration, financial reporting, or regulatory compliance.
  • Strong understanding of closed-end funds, investment products, and securities markets.
  • Advanced knowledge of legal, regulatory, and accounting requirements applicable to registered investment companies, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code.
  • Proven ability to lead complex client relationships and manage multiple concurrent priorities.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with significant client interaction.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
  • Demonstrated commitment to ethics, compliance, risk management, and internal controls.


Success Factors
  • Exhibits strong ownership and accountability.
  • Builds trusted relationships with clients and business partners.
  • Demonstrates sound judgment and risk awareness.
  • Effectively mentors and develops teammates.
  • Drives continuous improvement and operational excellence.


The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members' whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:
  • 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


Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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