Fund Operations Analyst

Fund Operations Analyst

Berwyn, Pennsylvania

Hyrbid, Full-time

Prime Purpose Of Role

The Fund Operations Analyst will be part of a growing team that supports the day-to-day operations of registered and private funds sponsored by Perpetual Americas Funds Services (“PAFS”). This role involves working with PAFS’ operations, finance, legal and compliance teams, as well as our key third-party service providers (fund administrator, transfer agent, custodian and distributor).  This role will also provide the opportunity to support PAFS’ oversight of fund accounting, valuation and financial reporting.

It is important for this individual to have exceptional organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate with various internal and external stakeholders.  Business related undergraduate degree (Business / Accountancy / Economics etc.) or equivalent experience, including experience in asset management operations, third-party fund administration, or the securities industry, is preferred.

About PAFS:

Perpetual Americas Funds Services (“PAFS”) serves as sponsor to Perpetual Americas Funds Trust (the “Trust”), a multi-affiliate mutual fund trust, as well as a series of Delaware Statutory Trusts (“Ryder Court”) together the “Funds”.  PAFS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Perpetual Limited, an Australia listed asset manager.   

Main Responsibilities

• Assist with the oversight of the fund’s third-party service providers, including administrator, custodian and transfer agent.

• Manage day-to-day operational responsibilities, and effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate and manage operational issues and risks.

• Support various activities in relation to fund expenses, invoices, and accruals.

• Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams and affiliated boutiques to support the fund platform.

• Participate in audits and other related project work as applicable. 

• Assist with the preparation of fund and internal / committee reporting and documentation.

• Participate in various fund-related initiatives, such as new product launches, fund mergers, reorganizations, and liquidations.

• Assist with the review and/or preparation of regulatory filings.

• Assist with subscription and redemption requests for our private fund

Key Skills/Capabilities

• Excellent communication skills.

• An effective team player.

• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, changing environment, handling a wide variety of tasks.

• High level of self-motivation, with strong personal integrity and ethics.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

• Knowledge of mutual fund and intermediary structures is preferred.