Fund Operations Lead

Wellington Fund Services Role

Wellington Fund Services oversees a broad array of funds, including hedge, private equity, offshore, '40Act and commingled investment trusts that invest globally across all asset classes. Fund Services is responsible for the accounting, financing, financial reporting and operations for these funds.

This role sits within our US Fund Control and Operations Team and is focused on the Transfer Agency (TA) Oversight and Investor Operations function for our `40Act Tender Offer and Interval Funds as well as Collective Investment Trusts. The function is responsible for governing, monitoring, and enhancing the investor cashflow and reporting process, including the performance of the third-party transfer agent.

This role ensures that shareholder servicing, transaction processing, and regulatory reporting are executed accurately, efficiently, and in full compliance with industry standards and firm policies.

Responsibilities

• Interacting closely with internal colleagues and external service providers to ensure the timely and accurate processing of client cash flows into Wellington's commingled funds
• Working with the transfer agent and internal client service teams to handle a wide range of client account servicing requests including special handling of transactions and account queries
• Expertise operating and supporting the enhancement of internal system applications
• Daily and periodic monitoring of service provider delivery and performance
• Monitoring position and cash balances across multiple systems, resolving discrepancies as needed
• Developing and managing relationships with Wellington's centralized teams and external service providers
• Leading and supporting projects, both large and small, associated with the funds, Wellington's operational and systems infrastructure, and service providers

Qualifications

• College undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting, finance, or business
• 7+ years of industry experience
• Experience from an asset manager or fund administrator ideally in a transfer agent related capacity is preferred
• Experience with Interval and Tender Offer funds strongly preferred
• Advanced business application skills, strong Excel and Access abilities are preferred
• Very strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• A natural curiosity and desire to expand one's knowledge and role
• A proactive nature in developing and improving processes
• Desire and ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, performing multiple tasks and balancing competing priorities
• A client service mindset and strong communication skills
• Progress towards a CPA, CFA, CAIA or MBA is a plus

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.

As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The base salary range for this position is: USD 90,000 - 180,000. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.

Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time).