Specialist, Mutual Fund Administration Valuation (*remote consideration)

$53,500 - $92,500/Yr

Lincoln Financial Group

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Specialist, Mutual Fund Administration Valuation at Lincoln Financial Group is responsible for overseeing the financial administration of Lincoln Mutual Funds, focusing on the valuation process of securities. This role involves preparing and reviewing Fund Administration Board materials and requires coordination with various internal and external parties to ensure compliance and accuracy in financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination, preparation, validation and review of the SEC financial data filings to ensure they are filed timely and accurately
• Assure fund administration compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940 as well as the Securities Acts of 1933 and 1934
• Maintain a working knowledge of strategic investment market activities and industry pronouncements and their impacts on the Funds as well as LNL
• Review, analyze and monitor financial information for the Funds to ensure integrity of financial systems and accuracy of data
• Research accounting guidance for newly developed products and company initiatives related to LVIP Funds
• Assist with the preparation of and review of the Fund Administration Board Materials
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal and external business associates
• Work closely with management to recommend and implement process improvements, enhance controls and efficiencies
• Facilitate and prioritize problem resolution and manage daily workload
• Represent the interests of Fund Accounting & Operations (FAO) by attending pertinent meetings
• Stay current with technological innovations, updating administration capabilities and capacity in a cost effective and efficient fashion
• Independently handle, substantively evaluate and respond to escalated issues; assist manager to determine root cause of issues which merit management review and/or process improvement recommendations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance desired
• 1 - 3+ years of accounting, financial reporting/analysis experience in mutual fund, insurance or investment accounting environment
• Mutual fund and investment knowledge preferred
• Working knowledge of general ledger and fund accounting systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong leadership skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Technically savvy with strong financial analysis skills
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and communicate with all levels of staff in the organization

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a mutual fund or investment accounting environment
• Knowledge of SEC regulations and compliance requirements

Benefits

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels
• Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
• PTO/parental leave
• Competitive 401K and employee benefits
• Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance program
• Remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
• Effective productivity/technology tools and training