What are the responsibilities and job description for the Analyst, Transfer Agent Fund & Cash Operations position at T. Rowe Price?
About this Position
This role is responsible for providing business analyst support to the banking and reconciliation teams within Fund & Cash Operations. Directly supports a combination of core analyst work and business unit daily functional work associated with T. Rowe Price’s domestic transfer agent.
This is an elevated role within the team and includes responsibilities for project management, issue support / remediation, and peer coaching within the team.
Role Summary
Directly administers or oversees the books and records for a variety of complex transfer agent processes. May coordinate, process, and validate transactions, settlements, and reconciliations. Works under general supervision and will have direct accountability for a set of complex administrative or trading process. Drives process improvement initiatives. Handles more advanced processes and questions elevated from less experienced staff. Guides less experienced peers and support staff on preventing errors and interpreting process controls.
Responsibilities
- Interacts with investment operations and fund accounting staff, relationship managers, portfolio managers, custodians, and clients to collect, analyze, and communicate information that impacts core transfer agent processes. Answers queries on cash / trade breaks and other inquiries from internal or external business partners, escalating more complex problems.
- Responsible for completing complex data analysis. Analyzes and interprets trends, provides root- cause analysis, and executes on recommendations. Conducts technical testing and the implementation of any required software
- Serves as a subject matter expert on moderately complex matters within a specific areas of transfer agent fund and cash operations. Works with groups inside and outside the firm to appropriately manage complex transactions. Directs escalations to more senior-level staff. Represents team in projects / meetings with business partners and vendors. Mentors more junior team members. Analyzes processing inefficiencies and provides recommendations on areas of improvement. Delivers actionable resolution support to assigned business unit.
- Responsible for ensuring adherence to quality review procedures in data analysis and reporting. Leads business unit-specific projects and participates in broad organizational initiatives. Works with leaders to identify the areas of concern, offer recommendations, and manage the follow-up to ensure the areas of concern have been addressed in a timely manner. Responsible for coordinating team members to accomplish the goals of the project and to ensure timely delivery of required materials and reports.
- Assesses quality review procedures to ensure a high quality of work is performed by other associates. Advises on changes to policies and procedures to minimize errors and presents them to leadership. Participates in business unit-specific projects. With guidance from senior staff, responsible for the root-cause analysis and issue remediation and resolution.
- Assists in the development of new technology, communication, documentation, and business case creation.
- Assists with maintaining and creating team and department level metrics.
- Demonstrates strong critical thinking skills, leadership, and communication and collaboration across business units to resolve complex discrepancies and situations.
Qualifications
Required :
Preferred :
FINRA Requirements
FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.
Work Flexibility
This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to two days per week from home.
Base Salary Ranges
Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.
62,000.00 - $106,000.00 for the location of : Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
68,500.00 - $117,000.00 for the location of : Washington, D.C.
78,000.00 - $133,000.00 for the location of : New York, California
Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role. Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package. Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.
This job posting is expected to be available until :
05 / 1 / 2025
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We strive for equity, equality, and opportunity for all associates. When we embrace the power of diversity and create an environment where people can bring their authentic and best selves to work, our firm is stronger, and we create greater value for our clients. Our commitment and inclusive programming aim to lift the experience for each associate and builds allies for our global associate community. We know that a sense of belonging is key not only to your success at the firm, but also to your ability to bring your best each day.
Benefits
We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.
Featured employee benefits to enrich your life :
Competitive compensation
Annual bonus eligibility
A generous retirement plan
Hybrid work schedule
Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy
Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days
Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits
Our policies may change as our working lives evolve. Yet, our commitment to supporting our associates’ well-being and addressing the needs of our clients, business, and communities is unwavering.
T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.
Salary : $78,000 - $133,000