Mutual Funds Specialist

Kforce Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Mutual Funds Specialist to process accounts, trades, and inquiries with accuracy and timeliness. The role supports multiple fund tasks and requires strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities include handling account maintenance, transactions, and regulatory compliance while communicating clearly with internal teams. The candidate should thrive in a fast-paced setting and demonstrate dependable service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or 3-5 years of mutual funds experience.
• Very detail oriented - number one priority.
• Able to work in fast paced environment while remaining efficient and accurate (tax season, Oct-April).
• Clear and concise written communication skills essential; Not client facing but need to be able to send emails to clients and add comments for visibility to different departments
• Be able to remain calm in stressful situations (panicking due to stress or mistakes can lead to a cascade effect)
• In the past, contractors have been let go because skills looked good on paper but in practice were not compatible

Responsibilities

• Processes new accounts, purchases, redemptions, exchanges, and account maintenance.
• Processes change requests to meet critical deadlines
• Responds to shareholder inquiries via telephone with general investment company information
• Initiates customer or account financial transactions and adjustments as authorized by guidelines
• Calculates and processes exact share trades, determines dividend distributions, and reconciles balances

Skills

Detail orientation

Regulatory knowledge

Multitasking

Communication

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client in Milwaukee, WI that is seeking a Mutual Funds Specialist.

• Processes new accounts, purchases, redemptions, exchanges, and account maintenance.
• Processes change requests to meet critical deadlines
• Responds to current and prospective shareholder inquiries received via telephone, providing general investment company information via telephone such as minimums, options, and account balances
• Initiates customer or account financial transactions and adjustments as authorized by department guidelines
• Calculates and processes exact share trades, determines dividend distribution amounts, and reconciles account balances

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting or 3-5 years of directly relevant mutual funds experience
• Very detail oriented - number one priority
• Able to work in fast paced environment while remaining efficient and accurate (tax season, Oct-April)
• Clear and concise written communication skills essential; Not client facing but need to be able to send emails to clients and add comments for visibility to different departments
• Be able to remain calm in stressful situations (panicking due to stress or mistakes can lead to a cascade effect)
• In the past, contractors have been let go because skills looked good on paper but in practice were not compatible

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Ability to collect, interpret, and apply diverse client/fund information and regulatory guidelines
• Ability to perform multiple tasks in a dynamic working environment with minimal supervision
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient mathematical and computer skills
• Excellent customer service skills

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.