Fund Accountant

Russell Tobin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 31,684 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Milwaukee is seeking a Mutual Funds Specialist for a 6-month contract. The role involves processing complex fund transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and mentoring new team members. Candidates with 2-4 years of post high school education and strong communication skills are preferred. This entry-level position offers a pay range of $23.00 to $29.00 per hour based on experience, in a supportive and growth-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of complex client/shareholder mutual fund transactions.
• Analyze and process advanced financial and non-financial specialized trades.
• Perform intricate analysis of prospectus and legal documents.
• Ensure compliance with ethical codes and policies.
• Act as mentor and help transition new specialists.
• Engage in a culture of continuous improvement.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication

Mathematical skills

PC skills

Customer service skills

Ability to collect and interpret diverse client/fund information

Strong reading comprehension

Education

Two to four years post high school education or equivalent work experience

Job description

Be among the first 25 applicants. Pay is based on your skills and experience.

Job Title

Mutual Funds Specialist

Employment Details

• Contract: 6 months
• Base pay range: $23.00/yr - $29.00/yr
• Location: Milwaukee, WI
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: General Business, Administrative, and Customer Service

Responsibilities

• Process a variety of complex client/shareholder mutual fund transactions, including new account set ups, purchases, redemptions, exchanges, and account maintenance within work standards for productivity and accuracy.
• Analyze and process advanced financial and non-financial specialized trades.
• Perform intricate analysis of prospectus, signature guarantee, trust agreements, qualified plan prototypes, wills, divorce decrees, corporate resolutions.
• Ensure compliance with the Code of Ethics and all Anti-Money Laundering, Bank Secrecy Act, information security and suspicious activity reporting requirements, policies and procedures.
• Act as mentor, working with trainers, new specialists, and their managers to help transition from the training room to their team.
• Participate in a culture of continuous improvement, risk-based thinking, and employee engagement driven by the ISO 9001 certification.

Basic Qualifications

• Two to four years post high school education or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Working knowledge of the securities/mutual fund industry, terminology, rules, regulations, practices and procedures gained through experience or education.
• Excellent oral and written communication, mathematical, PC, and customer service skills.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and apply diverse client/fund information and regulatory guidelines.
• Strong reading comprehension to effectively interpret shareholder requests and legal documents.
• Ability to perform all types of transactions with minimal supervision while maintaining or exceeding internal/external quality and productivity goals.
• Ability to communicate with shareholders, internal departments, fund clients, and administrative agencies to resolve problems regarding shareholder requests and regulatory requirements.