Fund Services - Boston Implementation - Analyst - Fund Accountant Basic (1-3 years)

Job Description :

Internal Short Description : The Boston Implementation Group handles fund events in Client's accounting system (FIS), based on a combination of client instructions, fund prospectus information and other supporting fund / account documentation This includes processing transaction and some static data updates in-tune for the event. Internal Description : The Boston Implementation Group works on various fund events that includes processing of transactions, creating ad-hoc recons and fund’s trial balances & class reconciliations Types of events include Client Conversions, Fund Adoptions, Fund Mergers (Internal & External), In-Kinds / In-specie transfers and Asset Transitions. Position Responsibilities : ·Processing Client conversions for a varied array of new and existing clients.·Support team during fund mergers to include planning and testing prior to event ·Processing asset transfers across advisors, funds and clients based on direction letters received.·Ability to create ad-hoc reconciliations of Trial Balances, General Ledgers, Cash / Assets, etc.·Partner with internal stakeholders and clients to support new Client on-boarding’s and conversions·Assist teams in completion of fund events like launches, liquidations, maintenances etc.·Ensure that all controls and procedures outlined in the procedures manual and general company policies are complied with across all groups·Create, maintain and update procedures for client specific deliverables·Work closely with stakeholders to resolve queries and provide first level support·Ensure that available technology is fully utilized in the most efficient manner·Report to management on MIS and ad hoc issues that may arise·Participate in and or lead special projects

• What does a “typical” day look like in this role? In this role we are looking for somebody who can process transactions, run

Requirement :

Qualifications : ·Bachelor’s degree required, degree preference is Finance, Accounting, or Economics·Knowledge of Mutual Fund Accounting and the ability to determine downstream impacts of complex fund events.·Superior interpersonal skills.·Excellent client service orientation and proven ability to deal with demanding clients.·Strategic thinker with proven track record.·Knowledge of Mutual Fund Accounting and the ability to determine downstream impacts of complex fund events.·Teamwork : Support team during conversions and mergers to include planning and testing prior to event.·Weekend Availability – In general 2 to 3 weekends a year.·Flexibility – ability to work in a dynamic environment and accommodate changes in day-to-day workloads / requirements·Proven reconciliation skills – ability to create ad-hoc reconciliations of Trial Balances, General Ledgers, Cash / Assets, etc.·Knowledge of Excel.