Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC
Pricing Control Specialist I
Ultimus Fund Solutions, LLC, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
SUMMARY
The Pricing Control Specialist I is responsible for processing corporate actions, setting up security master files, and reviewing the pricing of securities for Ultimus Fund Solutions. This position is a member of the Pricing Control Team which serves as a specialized team within the fund accounting department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
CORPORATE ACTIONS
Processes basic corporate actions for the funds.Maintains logs for corporate actions and corporate actions related tasks.Updates dividend rates for daily distributing and daily estimated mutual funds.SECURITY MASTER FILES
Sets up security master files (SMFs) in accounting system, primarily equity and options.Adjusts SMFs as needed.SECURITY PRICING
Provides documented support daily for prices that change by thresholds determined in the fund accounting procedures.Challenges prices with vendors as needed and maintain the price challenge log.Assists with the preparation and log communication of stale price review process with clients and administrators when needed.Assists with the Fair value of mutual fund prices for fund of funds when needed.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Provides guidance and support to clients as needed.Communicates with management and the funds' custodians as needed.Works with all fund accounting teams in all offices as well as the private fund group and 529 team.May perform other duties and required and assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.0-1 years of fund accounting experience.Experience within the financial services industry, specifically securities.KNOWLEDGE
Financial industry.Microsoft Office Suite.Adobe Acrobat.SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.Participates in solving problems and making decisions.Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.
Equivalent education, experience, and KSA's will be considered.
Ultimus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other status entitled to protection under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. No questions on our employment application are intended to secure information that is to be used for impermissible purposes.
The Pricing Control Specialist I is responsible for processing corporate actions, setting up security master files, and reviewing the pricing of securities for Ultimus Fund Solutions. This position is a member of the Pricing Control Team which serves as a specialized team within the fund accounting department.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
CORPORATE ACTIONS
Processes basic corporate actions for the funds.Maintains logs for corporate actions and corporate actions related tasks.Updates dividend rates for daily distributing and daily estimated mutual funds.SECURITY MASTER FILES
Sets up security master files (SMFs) in accounting system, primarily equity and options.Adjusts SMFs as needed.SECURITY PRICING
Provides documented support daily for prices that change by thresholds determined in the fund accounting procedures.Challenges prices with vendors as needed and maintain the price challenge log.Assists with the preparation and log communication of stale price review process with clients and administrators when needed.Assists with the Fair value of mutual fund prices for fund of funds when needed.WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
Provides guidance and support to clients as needed.Communicates with management and the funds' custodians as needed.Works with all fund accounting teams in all offices as well as the private fund group and 529 team.May perform other duties and required and assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.0-1 years of fund accounting experience.Experience within the financial services industry, specifically securities.KNOWLEDGE
Financial industry.Microsoft Office Suite.Adobe Acrobat.SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Excellent client service skills with an aptitude to understand the clients' business and maintain strong client relationships.Dedication and motivation to achieve high standards of client service and professionalism in the performance of duties.Troubleshoots issues utilizing creative and critical thinking skills.Multitasking, analytical, and organizational skills.Initiative-taking, strategic, and meticulous approaches with a strong commitment to quality, efficiency, and effectiveness.Demonstrates personal integrity, responsibility, and accountability.Effectively uses resources such as time and information in conjunction with associates.Participates in solving problems and making decisions.Presents and expresses ideas and information, written and oral, clearly, and concisely.Actively listens to others to achieve understanding and supports an open exchange of ideas and information.Identifies needs, arranges for, and obtains resources to accomplish individual and department goals.Establishes and develops effective working relationships with associates and clientele during both favorable and unfavorable situations.Modifies team and individual priorities and deadlines in response to added information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles and ensures completion.
Equivalent education, experience, and KSA's will be considered.
Ultimus is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of the applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, citizenship or any other status entitled to protection under federal, state or local anti-discrimination laws. No questions on our employment application are intended to secure information that is to be used for impermissible purposes.