U.S. Bank

Fund Administrator

U.S. Bank$75K — $89K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience
  • 5-7 years of related work experience for Fund Administrator 3
  • 8+ years of related work experience for Fund Administrator 4
  • Proven knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds, and other investment vehicles
  • Strong understanding of legal, regulatory, and accounting principles

Responsibilities

  • Monitor and review fund budgets based on agreements and expense trends
  • Review and present board meeting materials for fund clients
  • Oversee compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements in financial statements
  • Check portfolio compliance with Investment Company Act and internal guidelines
  • Lead financial reporting for clients' fiscal years
  • Mentor teammates and manage small to medium client relationships
  • Coordinate ad-hoc projects like fund launches and mergers

Benefits

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
  • Life insurance options
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits
  • Parental leave and pregnancy disability
  • 401(k) with employer funding
  • Paid vacation (2 to 5 weeks based on tenure)
  • Up to 11 paid holidays
  • Adoption assistance
  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals up to 80 hours annually
Full Job Description
Job Description

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services is seeking future team members for the roles of Fund Administrator 3 and Fund Administrator 4 to support our Fund Administration team.

As a Fund Administrator 3, you will help lead a servicing team who supports the day-to-day financial and compliance operations of an exchange-traded fund ("ETF"), mutual fund, closed end fund and/or business development company client. In Fund Administration, we value clients first and employees always. We take pride in doing the right thing each and every day in a fun, challenging and fulfilling environment. Our leadership and team mentors are committed to you, and we will provide you with an array of resources and teaching methodologies to help your continued succession as a financial professional and leader.

As a Fund Administrator 3, you will spend key time:
  • Monitoring and reviewing a fund budget based on contractual agreements, fee proposals and expense activity trends.
  • Reviewing ETF and other fund client board of directors meeting materials. This may involve attendance of client meetings and presentation of materials.
  • Reviewing financial statements (e.g., statement of assets and liabilities, schedule of investments, statement of operations, statement of changes in net assets, statement of cash flows and accompanying financial footnotes) for ETF and other client shareholders and the SEC in order to comply with GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements. This process involves being a liaison between internal departments, external legal counsel, fund auditors and our clients. including
  • Reviewing portfolio compliance to ensure ETF and other fund adherence to the Investment Company Act of 1940, stated prospectus limitations and internal revenue code guidelines.
  • Leading the financial reporting filing requirements for an ETF or other fund client's fiscal year.
  • Mentoring teammates or in certain cases direct reports.
  • Communicating with investment advisor clients.
  • Helping lead the coordination of ad-hoc projects which can include ETF, trust and other fund launches, ETF and other fund M&A activity and ETF and other fund liquidations.


Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CT)

Location: 3 or more days in the listed locations.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, or equivalent work experience

- Five to seven years of related work experience

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Proven knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds and other investments and security types
  • Keen understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles
  • Acknowledgement of ethics and compliance
  • Organized an attentive to detail
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer navigation skills
  • Intermediate to expert Microsoft Excel ability
  • Ability to understand complex concepts


As a Fund Administrator 4, you will help lead a servicing team who supports the day-to-day financial and compliance operations of an exchange-traded fund ("ETF"), mutual fund, closed end fund and/or business development company client. In Fund Administration, we value clients first and employees always. We take pride in doing the right thing each and every day in a fun, challenging and fulfilling environment. Our leadership and team mentors are committed to you, and we will provide you with an array of resources and teaching methodologies to help your continued succession as a financial professional and leader.

As a Fund Administrator 4, you will spend key time:
  • Monitoring and reviewing a fund budget based on contractual agreements, fee proposals and expense activity trends.
  • Reviewing ETF and other fund client board of directors meeting materials. This may involve attendance of client meetings and presentation of materials.
  • Reviewing financial statements (e.g., statement of assets and liabilities, schedule of investments, statement of operations, statement of changes in net assets, statement of cash flows and accompanying financial footnotes) for ETF and other client shareholders and the SEC in order to comply with GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements. This process involves being a liaison between internal departments, external legal counsel, fund auditors and our clients. including
  • Reviewing portfolio compliance to ensure ETF and other fund adherence to the Investment Company Act of 1940, stated prospectus limitations and internal revenue code guidelines.
  • Leading the financial reporting filing requirements for an ETF or other fund client's fiscal year.
  • Mentoring teammates or in many cases direct reports.
  • Leading small/medium complex client relationships from an administration perspective.
  • Leading the coordination of ad-hoc projects which can include ETF, trust and other fund launches, ETF and other fund M&A activity and ETF and other fund liquidations.


Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (CT)

Location: 3 or more days in the listed locations

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

Preferred Skills/Experience
  • Fund administration experience
  • Thorough knowledge of ETFs, mutual funds and other investments and security types
  • Keen understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles
  • Acknowledgement of ethics and compliance
  • Organized an attentive to detail
  • Ability to lead and manage multiple tasks, projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficient computer navigation skills and expertise in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to understand complex concepts


This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.

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.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $75,820.00 - $89,200.00

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

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