ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Review of security pricing in accordance with established policies and confirm appropriate application of fair value determinations made by the Pricing Committee.
• Perform position and cost basis reconciliations.
• Provide post-trade operational support.
• Generate review and distribute evening reports for mutual funds and separately managed accounts.
• Document and maintain desktop procedures supporting critical functions.

Client Reporting

• o Prepare and distribute accurate quarterly client statements including performance investment summaries realized gain/loss reporting and strategy-specific commentary.
• o Design and produce routine and ad hoc reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Client Fee Billing

• Manage separately managed account fees including billing accruals collections and receivable reconciliation.

Client Service/Onboarding

• Partner with front-office facing team members to manage client onboarding ensuring the coordination and acceptance procedures are completed in a timely efficient and client-focused manner.
• Oversee processing of new accounts account maintenance and account closures across internal systems third-party custodians and the Heartland Funds transfer agent.
• Serve as an operations liaison to clients authorized agents and third-party service providers resolving technical and escalated service matters in a client experience focused and compliant manner.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement with a focus on enhancing the client experience.

• Partner with the Corporate Controller to maintain accounts payable records including processing hard dollar invoices supporting soft dollar arrangements and reviewing mutual fund expenses ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Assist with processing firm wide expense reimbursements.
• Maintain and track fixed assets including recording additions disposals and updates to asset schedules.
• Support Corporate Controller with additional financial and accounting activities as needed.

Office Management:

• Provide backup support for office management functions including call routing office supply management kitchen stocking and mail distribution.

Special projects and other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree in finance accounting business administration or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in investment operations wealth management fund administration or a related financial services environment preferred
• FINRA Series 65 license required (must be completed within 6 months of hire)
• Experience supporting investment operations portfolio accounting or client service within an investment advisor asset manager or wealth management firm preferred
• Exposure to accounts payable basic accounting or month-end close activities preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel working knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment

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