Specialist, Mutual Fund Administration Valuation (*remote consideration)

Alternate Locations: Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania)

 

 Work Arrangement:

Hybrid/Common Days+ : Work 2-3 days a week in a Lincoln office with a designated workspace.

 

Relocation assistance:  is not available for this opportunity.

 

Requisition #: 73909

 

The Role at a Glance

 

Lincoln is excited to hire a Specialist, Mutual Fund Financial Reporting to join our Fund Management team. The principal purpose of the role is to provide financial administration oversight of the Lincoln Mutual Funds, particularly around the overall valuation process of the securities.  The focus of this position is preparing and reviewing Fund Administration Board materials including the ongoing valuation analysis of the securities in the LVIP Funds. This requires a high level of coordination with many internal and external parties at various levels.

 

What you'll be doing

What you'll be doing

• 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
• Commensurate with experience, 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

 

What we’re looking for

What we're looking for:

• 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
• Candidate must have strong leadership skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills.   
• Must be technically savvy and have strong financial analysis skills
• Must be able to balance multiple priorities and to communicate with all levels of staff in the organization

 

Application Deadline

 

Applications for this position will be accepted through December 6th, 2024, subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume.

 

 

What’s it like to work here?

At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future. 

 

What’s in it for you:

• Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute.

• 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

• A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations

• Effective productivity/technology tools and training

 

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