About the position

As a Senior Analyst of Mutual Fund Operations at Altruist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our mutual fund operations. You will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the operational processes related to mutual fund transactions, including but not limited to trade processing, reconciliation, dividends, trade corrections, reporting, and transfers. The successful candidate will process various mutual fund transactions, coordinate action with multiple stakeholders, and research and resolve any imbalances. Additionally, the Mutual Fund Operations role contributes to best-in-class customer servicing and the frictionless functioning of the larger mutual fund process.

What you’ll do

• Trade Processing: Execute and oversee the timely and accurate processing of mutual fund trades and corrections, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Identify, research, resolve, and communicate issues related to order status and trade rejects.
• Reconciliation: Conduct daily reconciliation of mutual fund positions, transactions, and cash movements to ensure accuracy and completeness of both Omnibus and Level 3 fund offerings.
• Support: Serve as a point of contact for mutual fund-related advisor inquiries, providing best-in-class operations and client experience.
• Collaboration: Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams, including trading, compliance, product, and technology, as well as coordinate with fund companies and external vendors.
• Process Optimization: Continuously review and enhance operational processes related to mutual fund operations, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency realization, and risk mitigation.
• Quality Control and Risk Management: Perform periodic reviews of manually processed work items to ensure the quality of processed transactions. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across various systems and databases.
• Additional Responsibilities:
  • Submit mutual fund orders and corrections
  • Process mutual fund dividends, transfers, trades, corrections, commissions, corporate actions, and settlements
  • Liaise with a diverse group of stakeholders and vendors
  • Participate in audits and other related project work as applicable
  • Triage and participate in larger-scale issues related to mutual fund processing

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in a similar role within the financial services industry.
• Experience with mutual fund distribution models including the clearing broker-dealer and RIAs.
• Proficiency in using brokerage systems and related technologies.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Keen attention to detail and organizational abilities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices to enhance operational efficiency and scalability.
• FINRA Series 7, or 99, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of start.