Jobs · Accounting · Illinois

Fund Administration Manager

Phaxis · Chicago, IL · 4 days ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead process improvement initiatives through automation, AI-enabled solutions, Power BI, Tableau, and other technologies.
  • Manage and develop an Investment Operations Analyst, providing guidance and prioritization.
  • Oversee fund administrators and custodians, including service reviews, exception management, and operational issue resolution.
  • Support fund valuation processes, pricing oversight, and escalation of operational issues.
  • Partner with internal teams including Technology, Compliance, Legal, and Product to implement operational enhancements.
  • Support new fund launches by coordinating operational readiness and execution.
  • Identify opportunities to strengthen controls, improve workflows, and enhance operational scalability.
  • Develop reporting, dashboards, and analytics to improve visibility and decision-making.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • 5+ years of fund administration or investment operations experience.
  • Experience supporting mutual funds or ETFs within the investment industry.
  • Strong knowledge of fund operations, valuation processes, expense accruals, and service provider oversight.
  • Experience leading projects, process improvements, or teams preferred.
  • Proficiency with Power BI, Tableau, Excel, and automation/AI tools.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with a focus on operational controls and continuous improvement.

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