Fund Administration Compliance Manager
U.S. Bank · Milwaukee, United States +3 · 9d ago
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Job Description
As a Fund Administration Compliance & Regulatory Manager, you will lead a team responsible for ensuring registered investment companies comply with regulatory requirements, prospectus limitations, internal policies, and client-specific guidelines. You will oversee daily compliance monitoring activities, regulatory reporting, issue resolution, and audit support while serving as a subject matter expert on registered fund compliance matters for exchange-traded fund (“ETF”), mutual fund, closed end fund and/or business development company clients.
This role requires a strong understanding of the Investment Company Act of 1940, SEC reporting requirements, fund governance, and regulatory risk management. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to maintaining a strong compliance culture while delivering exceptional client service. In Fund Administration, we value clients first and employees always. We take pride in doing the right thing each and every day in a fun, challenging and fulfilling environment. Our leadership and team mentors are committed to you, and we will provide you with an array of resources and teaching methodologies to help you succeed and grow as a financial professional and future leader.
Job Duties:
- Lead and manage a team responsible for monitoring compliance with regulatory requirements, prospectus restrictions, investment policies, and internal controls, including fund compliance programs, regulatory filings, and board reporting
- Serve as a primary point of contact for compliance-related client inquiries and escalations.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and provide guidance regarding SEC rules, Investment Company Act provisions, Subchapter M requirements, and other applicable regulations.
- Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Fund Accounting, Financial Reporting, and external service providers to ensure regulatory obligations are met.
- Maintain documentation supporting compliance testing methodologies, procedures, and controls.
- Lead, mentor, and develop compliance professionals through coaching, performance management, and technical training.
- Evaluate existing procedures and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance
- Establish team priorities, allocate resources, and monitor workload distribution to ensure service-level commitments are achieved.
- Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and regulatory excellence.
- Provide technical guidance regarding new regulations, rule changes, and emerging compliance risks.
- Participate in department level initiatives, committees and working groups
- Execute strategies and drive change for the fund administration department and the entire business line
- Support business growth initiatives, including participation in new client or product activities
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
- CPA certified or candidate
- 10 or more years of experience in Mutual Fund Administration or related field, i.e., public accounting
- Two or more years of supervisory/managerial experience
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Demonstrated experience leading, supervising and developing professional staff
- Superior knowledge of legal, regulatory, and accounting principles affecting registered investment funds
- Advanced understanding of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Subchapter M of the Internal Revenue Code, and applicable state securities regulations
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complex, long‑term projects
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with significant client interaction
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and standard PC applications
- Superior commitment to ethics, compliance, and internal control standards
This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week.
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:
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 opportunities
Adoption assistance
Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law
Review our full benefits available by employment status here.
U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.
E-Verify
U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $126,820.00 - $149,200.00U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.
Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.
Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.