Fee and Performance Administrator

D.A. Davidson Companies is an independent, employee-owned company with a rich history spanning more than 80 years. We are dedicated to conducting our business in accordance with the highest standards of integrity and ethics, and delivering outstanding service to our clients and each other. We support a friendly, open and supportive culture, and encourage candid communication and productive engagement that make our companies and each of us better. Just as we work to improve our clients’ financial well-being, we also work to strengthen local communities—and giving back is one of our core values. You can learn more about our company culture and impact in our latest annual report.

Summary: 

This individual will work closely with other operations staff members, ensuring fee processing, performance calculations, monthly business reports, and proxy voting functions are conducted thoroughly and accurately, and appropriate supporting records are maintained.

 Qualifications/Requirements:

•Bachelor’s degree

•3 years of industry experience preferred 

•Knowledge of securities operations, trade processing, proxy voting and performance systems a plus

•Exercises initiative and works independently

•Ability to multi-task and strong attention to detail

•Effective written and oral communication skills

•Highly organized and detail oriented, able to manage multiple demands and competing priorities

Duties: 

•Manage client billing process, in coordination with accounting team, including generation, processing and reconciliation.

•Oversee electronic proxy voting on behalf of our clients; validate voting records and generate weekly proxy voting reports for review by the Chief Investment Officer.

•Calculate and review client portfolio performance and marketed composite returns.

•Manage process for composite construction, maintenance, audits and documentation in accordance with GIPS standards

•Coordinate annual GIPS Firm verification and composite examination process with external auditors

•Generate and validate monthly business reporting

•Provide backup and cross training with other Operations staff

•Perform any other duties and special projects as necessary

•Adhere to all the firm’s Code of Ethics and Policies and Procedures, as well as its Team Agreement, which is a commitment to the following behaviors:

 o   Curiosity (avoid becoming defensive and remaining open to learning)

 o   Accountability (taking 100% responsibility (no more; no less) for results; no blaming)

 o   Candor (engaging in courageous truth-telling to increase power and speed in decisions)

 o   Awareness (tapping every emotional and intuitional resource for decisions)

 o   Passion (discovering and allowing people to do what they do best)

 o   Appreciation (expressing gratitude and fostering a culture of sincere cooperation)

What we offer:

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits and perks including, but not limited to:  

•Medical, Dental and Vision

•Company 401(k)and ESOP contribution 

•Generous sick, vacation, and maternity/parental leave

•Paid holidays

•Professional Development Opportunities

•Tuition Reimbursement ($15,000 lifetime cap)

•Discounted personal insurance including home, auto and recreational vehicles

•Charitable gift-matching program

•Davidson Day of Giving – Our tradition of positively impacting communities in which we live and work.  

At D.A. Davidson, we are committed to fostering a diverse environment that supports the development and inclusivity of all employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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