About Us

Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.

We are transitioning to a hybrid work environment where both remote work and the office play a critical role. Our vision is a future where all employees are empowered to work flexibly to drive the best outcomes for our clients. Flexible work is a mindset and a core value. Our employees are encouraged to work remotely two days a week as a standard practice and will have flexibility in terms of working hours. 

About the Role

The company

Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world’s largest independent investment management firms. With over US$1 trillion in assets under management, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 60 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative, and inclusive culture because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.

OVERVIEW

As a Senior Financial Administrator, this individual will play a key role in the firm’s global invoicing team. This individual will work to prepare and review the calculations for base and complex performance/variable fee invoices for a wide array of Wellington’s global clients. This position requires candidates to successfully work in teams and demonstrate an innovative mindset to identify and implement process and technology improvements. The individual will field a variety of revenue-related questions from both internal and external clients in a timely and accurate manner. This role has a high-level of interaction with Client Group and Investment Product Management at Wellington and direct contact with external clients to resolve any invoicing questions that may arise.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Using a variety of data and applications, process management fee invoices and supporting documents related to the calculation of both base and performance/variable fees including their applicable taxes
• Review the complex calculations prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy
• Become project manager of key processes within the Invoicing Team.
• Review potential nonstandard fee agreements before they are onboarded
• Analyze and edit contractual fee methodologies, including collaborating with Client Group and Investment Product Management and suggesting fee calculation treatments that result in equitable treatment to all parties involved
• Consult with stakeholders on both existing and prospective Most Favored Nation clients and their impact to Wellington’s book of business
• Balance managing recurring scheduled deliverables with ad hoc requests to meet deadlines for both
• Assist in the compilation of data for System and Organization Controls audit requests
• Assist with the testing of application enhancements
• Train and coach members of the team as assigned
• Review and approve the set-up of new accounts on the invoicing application to ensure accuracy
• Document procedures for use by current and future team members
• Demonstrate an innovative mindset by challenging the existing policies and processes to maximize efficiencies and strengthen the existing control environment

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will also possess the following qualifications:

• Strong academic credentials including a bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field
• Demonstrable (4-7 years) relevant professional experience
• Ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and balance competing priorities in a challenging and fast-paced environment
• Strong mathematical skills, business acumen, and interest in the markets are essential
• Requires strong computer skills, including the aptitude to learn third party and i