Fund Administration/Investment Operations Associate - Impax Asset Management

Impax Fund Administration/Investment Operations is seeking an exceptional individual to join our Investment Ops/Fund Admin team and will play a critical role in overseeing all activities associated with U.S. mutual funds, UCITS, private fund and separate account vehicles while providing support and guidance to colleagues and business partners.

The role entails ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of deliverables as well as ensuring all requirements of our internal and external customers are managed efficiently and effectively. The position will multi-task, problem solve & troubleshoot, analyze and effectively communicate. The role is also expected to interact with and manage external business partners as well as initiate and lead process improvement initiatives. The position is located in the Portsmouth, NH Office.

• Oversee and analyze NAV calculation and pricing performed by delegated service provider for accuracy.
• Assist in audit coordination, audit query resolution, and provide feedback on financial statements.
• Assist with equity, fixed income & derivatives trade support using OMGEO CTM, TradeServ and Bloomberg Trade Complete.
• Monitor and oversee the custodian settlement process via Failstation, escalating any issues.
• Assist with the oversight of outsourced daily reconciliations and exception management liaising with counterparties and service providers. Ensure adherence to the firms’ ISAE 3402 controls.
• Assisting with the maintenance of the Investment Book of Records.
• Assist with the Corporate Action process, liaising with analysts and portfolio managers, and ensuring the elections are made in a timely manner.
• Support jurisdictional tax and other regulatory reporting requirements surrounding tax reclaims.
• Collaborate and communicate with team members as well as business partners.
• Participate in process documentation, training, improvement proposals and implementation.
• Assist with ad hoc special projects including fund launches, liquidations, data requests, international market openings etc.
• Ensure deliverable deadlines are monitored and achieved.
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• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• At least 3 years of fund accounting or related finance work experience.
• Fund and/or investment industry experience.
• Understanding of Buyside Investment Operations, Trade Services, IBOR, Reconciliation.
• Understanding of US GAAP accounting.
• Understanding of trial balance activities including income, expenses (including management & expense waivers), derivative transactions, currency implications and dividend distributions.
• Understanding of the trade lifecycle and typical data flow
• Aware of possible risks related to own processes, raises concern at an early stage. Acts on and communicates these risks appropriately.
• Individual must have good time management and be able to manage critical tasks and processes effectively.
• Actively demonstrates belief in benefits of teamwork within team and wider unit. Uses a range of strategies and skills to communicate to others.
• Computer, organizational and communication skills, Power BI, SQL a plus.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg AIM, OMGEO CTM, ALERT and JPM Markets a plus
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Work both individually and within a team environment.
• Interpersonal and communication skills