Senior Business Systems Analyst - Alternative Fund Operations

SUMMARY

The Senior Business Systems Analyst is responsible for supporting and administering transfer agent system functions, with an emphasis on Alternative Fund operations.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

SYSTEM SUPPORT

• Coordinates pricing and fund closes for tender funds and BDCs.
• Translates client reporting requirements and coordinates output delivery.
• Monitors and triages data output to ensure timely client delivery.
• Runs periodic batch and reporting jobs.
• Administers rep and custodian data in core recordkeeping system.
• Processes fund distribution events.
• Serves as lead in troubleshooting and resolving issues.
• Reviews and approves client output.
• May assist with vendor and client billing functions.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

• Mentors associates through instruction, coaching, providing real-time on-the-job experiences, modeling effective practices, and advising on methods used.
• Mediates between technical and operational teams to ensure successful client onboarding and maintenance of key performance metrics.
• Serves as a point of contact for internal and external customers to answer system-oriented questions related to all aspects of Alternative Fund operating environment.
• Interfaces with multiple functional teams, including systems, operations, and financial control, to ensure offering cycles are closed seamlessly according to a multitude of unique client requirements.

May perform other duties as required and assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, information technology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in the mutual fund industry.

KNOWLEDGE

• Alternative Fund Transfer Agent Operations.
• Shareholder recordkeeping system, reporting, and output processes.
• Microsoft Office Suite.
• Adobe Acrobat.
• SQL is helpful but not required.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Aligns associates with company values and goals.
• Plans and delegates the work of others.
• Motivates and inspires others.
• Assesses the performance of self and associates to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Plans and develops systems and procedures to improve operating quality and efficiency of department in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.
• Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.
• Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.
• Participates in solving problems and making decisions.
• Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.
• Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.
• Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.
• Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.
• Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.

Equivalent education, experience, and KSA’s will be considered.

Ultimus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other status entitled to protection under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. No questions on our employment application are intended to secure information that is to be used for impermissible purposes.