Sr. Director - Collective Investment Fund Operation (Hybrid - Phoenix or Denver)

Broadridge; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Eligible

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Broadridge in Phoenix is seeking a Senior Director, Collective Investment Fund Operations to lead the operational infrastructure and control environment for a suite of CITs/CIFs, ensuring accurate daily execution across NAV support, fund accounting oversight, onboarding, trading and settlement.

You will manage relationships with custodians and service providers, support audits and Form 5500 reporting, drive process improvements, and mentor the operations team to scale the platform while meeting

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in asset management, trust administration, investment fund operations, or fund accounting, including significant direct experience with Collective Investment Trusts / Collective Investment Funds.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• Deep knowledge of fund accounting principles, pooled vehicle operations, NAV support, and CIT/CIF operating models.
• Experience supporting audits, financial statements, transfer agency operations, onboarding, and trade settlement processes.
• Strong knowledge of ERISA-related operational requirements and familiarity with DOL, IRS, and fiduciary governance frameworks.
• Proven leadership experience managing operational teams and working across internal stakeholders, trustees, and external service providers.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations for a suite of Collective Investment Trusts / Collective Investment Funds, including daily NAV support, fund accounting oversight, capital activity, trade review, confirmation, and settlement.
• Oversee operational onboarding of new clients, funds, sub-advisors, and platforms, including CUSIP requests, NSCC trading setup, and trading platform agreements.
• Manage relationships and service levels with third-party custodians, transfer agents, fund accountants, trustees, and sub-advisors.
• Support annual audits, financial statement preparation and review, and Form 5500-related reporting.
• Respond to operational inquiries from prospects, clients, and sub-advisors, and serve as a senior escalation point for complex issues.
• Monitor and validate key fund metrics, including performance returns, expense ratios, and turnover calculations.
• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, fiduciary, and governance requirements, including ERISA, DOL, IRS, and internal committee standards.
• Drive process improvement, workflow optimization, automation, and risk-control enhancements to support growth and operational scale.
• Lead, develop, and mentor operations staff while fostering a strong culture of accuracy, accountability, and client service.

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Job description

At Broadridge, we've built a culture where the highest goal is to empower others to accomplish more. If you’re passionate about developing your career, while helping others along the way, come join the Broadridge team.

Broadridge is hiring! We are seeking a Senior Director, Collective Investment Fund Operations to lead the operational infrastructure, administration, and control environment supporting a suite of Collective Investment Trusts / Collective Investment Funds (CITs/CIFs). This role is responsible for ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant daily execution across fund operations, including NAV support, fund accounting oversight, client onboarding, trading and settlement, transfer agency coordination, audit support, and service-provider management.

This leader will play a critical role in scaling the operating model for pooled retirement and institutional investment vehicles, strengthening controls, optimizing workflows, and supporting fiduciary and governance requirements across a growing platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end operations for a suite of Collective Investment Trusts / Collective Investment Funds, including daily NAV support, fund accounting oversight, capital activity, trade review, confirmation, and settlement.


• Oversee operational onboarding of new clients, funds, sub-advisors, and platforms, including CUSIP requests, NSCC trading setup, and trading platform agreements.


• Manage relationships and service levels with third-party custodians, transfer agents, fund accountants, trustees, and sub-advisors.


• Support annual audits, financial statement preparation and review, and Form 5500-related reporting.


• Respond to operational inquiries from prospects, clients, and sub-advisors, and serve as a senior escalation point for complex issues.


• Monitor and validate key fund metrics, including performance returns, expense ratios, and turnover calculations.


• Ensure adherence to applicable regulatory, fiduciary, and governance requirements, including ERISA, DOL, IRS, and internal committee standards.


• Drive process improvement, workflow optimization, automation, and risk-control enhancements to support growth and operational scale.


• Lead, develop, and mentor operations staff while fostering a strong culture of accuracy, accountability, and client service.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in asset management, trust administration, investment fund operations, or fund accounting, including significant direct experience with Collective Investment Trusts / Collective Investment Funds.


• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.


• Deep knowledge of fund accounting principles, pooled vehicle operations, NAV support, and CIT/CIF operating models.


• Experience supporting audits, financial statements, transfer agency operations, onboarding, and trade settlement processes.


• Strong knowledge of ERISA-related operational requirements and familiarity with DOL, IRS, and fiduciary governance frameworks.


• Proven leadership experience managing operational teams and working across internal stakeholders, trustees, and external service providers.


• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MFACT strongly preferred.


• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Access strongly preferred.


• Advanced Excel skills required.


• Professional designation such as CFA, CAIA, CPA, or advanced degree preferred.


• Experience supporting product launches, new fund structures, or retirement-focused investment vehicles, including alternative strategies.

Compensation Range: The salary range for this position is between $135,000 - $145,000.

Bonus Eligibility: Bonus Eligible

Broadridge considers various factors when evaluating a candidate's final salary including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, and education.

Benefits Information: Please visit www.broadridgebenefits.com for more information on our comprehensive benefit offerings.

All Colorado employees receive paid sick leave in compliance with the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act and other legally required benefits, as applicable.

We are dedicated to fostering a collaborative, engaging, and inclusive environment and are committed to providing a workplace that empowers associates to be authentic and bring their best to work. We believe that associates do their best when they feel safe, understood, and valued, and we work diligently and collaboratively to ensure Broadridge is a company—and ultimately a community— that recognizes and celebrates everyone’s unique perspective.

Use of AI in Hiring

As part of the recruiting process, Broadridge may use technology, including artificial intelligence (AI)-based tools, to help review and evaluate applications. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and hiring managers, and all employment decisions include human review to ensure fairness, accuracy, and compliance with applicable laws. Please note that honesty and transparency are critical to our hiring process. Any attempt to falsify, misrepresent, or disguise information in an application, resume, assessment, or interview will result in disqualification from consideration.

Disability Assistance

We recognize that ensuring our long-term success means creating an environment where everyone is welcome, where everyone's strengths are valued, and where everyone can perform at their best. Broadridge provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, ethnic origin, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, and other protected characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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