We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Financial Control Analyst to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the operations of our Alternative, US Retail and Lux funds. This role requires a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. The Financial Control Department is responsible for reconciling all transfer agency related bank accounts, reconciling distributions to shareholder accounts and handling all associated money movements including weekly commissions and 12B-1 payments. In addition, to reconciling accounts, the position is responsible for the input of the fund Net Asset Value (NAV) into our record-keeping application and the timely delivery of NAVs and contract notes for each Custodian bank.Other duties also include collecting and reporting data that is used for the Fund’s Financials. The Financial Control department also acts as liaison to Global Fund Admin, Broker Dealer Accounting, and the custodial banks.The Financial Control Analyst is a key role for our firm performing reconciliation of all settled financial activity within the Transfer Agent (TA). This includes the reconciliation of incoming subscription orders as well as outgoing redemption proceeds. The position also requires reconciling distributions specific to dividends, commissions, and service fees for bank accounts held at State Street Bank and Bank of America while aiding in the protection of the firm from both internal and external fraud.
- Ensure that the processing and reconciliation of mutual funds, Collective Investment Trusts, and Alternative Fund transactions and their corresponding money movements are completed accordingly
- Production of management statistical spreadsheets and TA reports to ensure proper and accurate reporting of the Fund’s financial statements
- Ongoing review of operational activities
What you'll do:
- Monitor and manage the operational processes for Alternative investments, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
- Perform daily reconciliation of transactions, positions, and cash balances across various Short Term and Alternative investment accounts
- Maintain and update internal databases and systems to ensure data integrity and accuracy
- Submit/Release daily wires via the custodian bank applications
- Reviews as-of transactions report
- Reduces the liabilities of the Firm by closing open items within 10 days
- Contacts internal/external processing units to resolve trade discrepancies
- Complies reports and prepares payments to Omnibus dealers for 12B-1 fees
- Participates in various monthly financial reporting processes
- Communicates with Global Fund Admin, Broker/Dealer Accounting, Portfolio Management and custodian banks to relate net activity to the funds and necessary money movement
- Perform ancillary tasks related to bank account activity
- Support other functions within the Financial Control Department as business needs arise and availability of the individual permits
What we're looking for:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Proficient in MS Office Excel and Access
- Organized, thorough, and conscientious. Establishes priorities and follows through on tasks to completion.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Number and detail-oriented.
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a team setting.
San Antonio, Texas
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What We Do
AllianceBernstein (AB) is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. We are one of the largest investment management firms in the world, with more than $500 billion in assets under management. We foster a diverse, connected, collaborative culture that encourages different ways of thinking and differentiated insights. We embrace innovation to address increasingly complex investing challenges. And we pursue responsibility at all levels of the firm—from how we work and act to the solutions we design for clients.