Transfer Agent Accounting Manager

at  US Bank National Association

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

JOB DESCRIPTION

U.S. Bank Global Fund Services (GFS) offers fund administration, compliance, legal administration, fund accounting, fulfillment, distribution and marketing, custody, securities lending, transfer agent and shareholder services and alternative investment product services. We provide the products and services necessary for fund sponsors to focus on investing while we protect their business interests and minimize risks.
As Transfer Agent, we act as liaison and provide service to over 300 mutual fund/Alternative Investment companies and their shareholders. We have numerous opportunities for individuals, with excellent multitasking abilities to provide a superior level of service to our growing group of high-profile clients and their shareholders. Efficient and detail-oriented individuals will be able to showcase their talents and develop long lasting relationships through excellent verbal, and written communications.
Responsible for contributing to the long-term goals and objectives of the business line. Key duties include hiring, coaching, training and developing staff. Additional responsibilities include assisting in audit reviews, departmental projects and making sure all internal and external customer questions are researched and resolved in a timely manner. Ensures all critical procedures are being followed by staff.
Participate in a culture of continuous improvement, risk-based thinking, and employee engagement driven by our ISO certification.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field, or equivalent work experience required.
• Strong knowledge of SS&C and Envision shareholder recordkeeping applications, policies and procedures across all business lines of Fund Services.
• Minimum of four years of experience in the mutual fund industry.

PREFERRED SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Be primary conversion fund expert and key contact for most demanding fund complexes.
• Demonstrate strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excel at quality customer service by improving service metrics.
• Must be proactive, accountable and responsible.
• Ability to develop talent by matching employee strengths and skills to appropriate functional roles.
• Share knowledge and add value to every customer interaction.
• Comply to industry regulations by adhering to all critical procedures.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft applications like Excel, Access and PowerPoint a plus.
• Support the ISO Knowledge Management System (KMS) as the most reliable, responsive and proactive third-party transfer agent and shareholder servicing partner in the industry.
• Ability to perform multiple complex tasks independently.
• Work may fall outside established procedures.

THE ROLE OFFERS A HYBRID/FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE, WHICH MEANS THERE’S AN IN-OFFICE EXPECTATION OF 3 OR MORE DAYS PER WEEK AND THE FLEXIBILITY TO WORK OUTSIDE THE OFFICE LOCATION FOR THE OTHER DAYS

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That’s why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours):

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by la