Senior Specialist - Fund Administration

The Portfolio Administration group is responsible for the oversight and general support of Operations, Accounting, and Administration of certain Brandywine products, including, UCITS, US Commingled funds and Canadian Private Funds.

The Sr Specialist - Fund Administration will be expected to oversee various responsibilities within Portfolio Administration and will be expected to assist other members of the group during periods of increased activity. This includes oversight and general support of Operations, Accounting, and Administration of certain Brandywine products, including, UCITS, US Commingled funds and Canadian Private Funds.

The Sr Specialist - Fund Administration responsible for the review, maintenance, and communication of daily shareholder activity, reconciling performance returns to various administrators, booking daily cash flows, cash management/monitoring and playing a critical role with coordinating asset transitions that include both cash and assets. The Sr Specialist - Fund Administration will also assist with the year-end audit and tax process.

The role involves building strong internal relationships with key contacts, as well as other areas supporting the business, whilst working with industry counterparts and vendors to increase efficiencies within the group.

Confirm valuation and performance returns for Commingled products, Mutual Funds, Canadian Private Funds and UCITS

Identify, assess, and provide solutions to address risks associated with the oversight of accounting, custody, and transfer agent records

Launch, close, and restructure Brandywine Private funds

Assist with identifying and implementing technology solutions to streamline operations and enhance controls

Daily maintenance of commingled participants and hedge class funds subscriptions and redemptions, and reconciliations between BGIM and the custodian

Identify opportunities to enhance oversight models, including automation of existing controls and procedures

Work with auditors and administrators to complete the year-end audit and tax cycles

Liaise with BNY Mellon, State Street, and Franklin Templeton in an effort to resolve issues that relate to product questions, maintenance, and fund implementation

A good understanding and proven experience with fund accounting, expense administration and financial reporting.

Broad knowledge of various product types and complex financial instruments

Previous experience managing service provider or client relationships will be viewed favorably

Technical understanding of hedge fund accounting and complex financial instruments is considered a plus

A person who is persistent, well organized, resourceful and has the ability to adjust to rapidly changing priorities

Ability to develop and implement operational processes and procedures that will streamline and enhance day-to-day functions

A person with excellent written and verbal communication skills, the ability to clearly articulate complicated technical issues, and pro-actively keep management informed on all matters

Strong computer skills, including experience with databases applications that can be used to develop efficient solutions (e.g. Microsoft Access & Excel)

Other duties as assigned.

College undergraduate degree, preferably in finance, economics, or business preferred.

Eight to Ten (8-10) years experience in financial services industry, preferably at a bank or brokerage firm.

Investment management experience in a position with similar responsibilities a plus.

Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, performing multiple tasks and balancing competing priorities

Experience with fund accounting for various types of fund structures, allocation mechanisms, financial instruments

This position requires an individual who possesses the personal attributes and the professional experience consistent with the Firm s high standards of conduct and performance. In performing the job, the individual must: (i) always act in the best interests of clients, (ii) continuously evaluate and escalate areas of risk to the Firm, (iii) work cohesively and effectively with people across all functions, and (iv) comply with all Firm policies and procedures. Accordingly, it is expected that the individual is of high moral character, well-organized and self-directed, with strong interpersonal skills and an ability to execute work objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.