Global Fund Services Relationship Manager - BDC/CEF

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Job Description

Looking for experienced candidates who have "Business Development Company and/or "Registered Closed End fund experience."

In today's complex and dynamic environment, clients expect to be serviced by professionals who understand the mutual fund industry and their client's expectations and strategic goals. USBFS' Relationship Managers are viewed as trusted advisors and we work with our clients to continually assess the rapidly changing business environment to provide expertise and guidance so our clients can focus on growing their firm's assets. Job duties include maximizing client retention and expanding U.S. Bancorp Fund Services' product development and services. Monitor client asset levels and propose fee structure amendments. Conduct monthly client risk assessments measuring client satisfaction levels for each service line offered by USBFS. Proactively make recommendations to clients to maintain and increase service levels offered by USBFS. Research client's products and existing services to identify sales opportunities. Coordinate interdepartmental meetings to facilitate open communication among internal personnel to effectively develop strategies and solutions to meet clients' requests. Maintain open client communication by coordinating and facilitating client tours of USBFS' operations as well as hosting at USBFS' annual client conference. Review and approve all business line invoices of USBFS and U.S. Bank, N.A. for reasonableness and accuracy. Prepare and complete transfer agent audit request and information for SEC Exams. Review and approve shareholder statements, shareholder applications, regulatory documents and tax forms. Assist Senior Relationship Managers with daily responsibilities.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field, or equivalent experience
- Eight to 12 years of experience in a mutual fund related or brokerage industry position

Preferred Skills/Experience
- Advanced knowledge of the financial services industry and an understanding of operations, legal or accounting principles which impacts the mutual fund industry

- Business Development Company and Registered Closed End fund experience
- Ability to build strong working relationships by promptly responding to client inquiries and understanding clients' priorities while working to ensure ongoing client satisfaction
- Demonstrated effective work habits and organizational skills of prioritizing and planning, with the ability to handle multiple tasks while adapting to changing client priorities
- Well-developed ability to produce high-quality work that is accurate and thorough with attention to detail
- Proven team-oriented skills
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products
- Ability to build formula-driven Microsoft Excel spreadsheets
- Flexibility with work hours as required meeting expectations of the client

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.

Benefits: 

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 opportunit