Location: New York, NY, United States

As a Fund Controller Asset Management Client Service division the Product Administration Team and has responsibility for supporting the overall management and oversight of a group of Funds including US Mutual Funds, ETFs, and Collective Investment Funds in addition to Canadian products including ETFs. 

As an Asset Management - Fund Controller – Associate you will support the Production Administration leadership team in executing management and oversight responsibilities for the Funds. You will consider the market, regulatory, and business environment that they operate within the space. As a Fund Controller Associate you will participate in and support new fund development and implementation efforts as well as other product related initiatives as they arise. 

Job responsibilities

• Execute risk focused oversight model that address all aspects of Fund Operations including: daily/monthly net asset values, distributions, expenses, implementation of accounting policies, issue identification, management and resolution
• Evaluate all aspects of proposals (e.g., prospectus language, trading/operational model, distributions, expense structure, etc.) to identify solutions to launch/modify the product
• Implement the appropriate risk-focused oversight controls
• Review and approve Funds' financial statements and regulatory filings; coordination of all audit efforts with service providers and external auditors; and, executing disclosure control procedures in support of Audit Committee clearance meetings, principal financial/executive officer certifications, etc
• Review and provide input to all Fund-related regulatory filings (e.g., N-1A), participate in efforts to respond to regulatory requests and inquiries related to the Funds
• Lead and participate in various Fund related initiatives
• Develop materials to summarize oversight results to Funds' governing bodies

 Required qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 3+ years’ experience in the investment management industry
• Technical and business knowledge of various Fund structures (e.g., mutual collective investment and ETFs) and activities from an investment, operational, regulatory, accounting and financial reporting perspective
• Knowledge and experience across various asset classes (e.g., fixed income, alternatives and equities) and complex instrument types (e.g., derivatives and structured products)
• Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate issues, propose and implement solutions, with consideration for all downstream implications
• Highly developed interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a cross functional team
• Demonstrated thought leadership and the ability to influence and achieve results. Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner in any format
• Proactive attitude, commitment to continuous learning, willing to challenge the status quo to improve processes

Our Asset Management Client Service Organization is hiring a Fund Controller Associate in New York, NY