Operations Associate

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Job Title: Operations Associate

Reports to (title): VP, Director - Sales & Shareholder Administration

Job Description:

Alger seeks an Operations Associate to oversee day-to-day transfer agency operations for the onshore and offshore Mutual Fund products.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in daily oversight of the transfer agent’s operations, including trade processing, account maintenance, and reconciliations.
• Review and track key performance and service level metrics to ensure compliance with established standards.
• Support periodic due diligence reviews and documentation of control testing.
• Review shareholder activity reports and identify potential data discrepancies or trends.
• Assist in the preparation of management reports and escalation summaries.
• Maintain accurate records of correspondence, issue logs, and service review notes.
• Participate in projects to enhance automation, reporting efficiency, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Operations, Legal, Compliance) to resolve TA-related inquiries.
• Maintain and update mutual fund profiles through DTCC/NSCC systems to ensure timely and accurate fund information.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above in a 4.0 scale is required
• 2-5 years of relevant experience working with transfer agent and intermediaries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities with a proactive approach to tasks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with external stakeholders.
• Strong follow-up skills and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
• Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, and formulas
• Interest in mutual funds, transfer agency operations, and investment management industry.
• Series 6, 7 or relevant course work preferred.

Salary Expectations: $80,000-100,000 base salary plus discretionary bonus per performance

Note:  This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as may be required.  The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time.  This job description is not to be construed as a contract for employment.