Senior Manager, Fund Administration - Transamerica AM

Position Overview

Senior Manager, Fund Administration

As the Senior Manager, Fund Administration, you will lead fund administration activities for mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs), ensuring operational excellence and compliance with regulatory and governance standards.

This position oversees product implementation, board and regulatory reporting, and treasury operations while collaborating with internal teams and external service providers to mitigate risk and support strategic initiatives.

• Lead implementation of new funds, classes, conversions, closures, reorganizations, mergers, and product strategy changes for registered funds, ETFs, collective investment trusts (CITs), and separately managed accounts (SMAs).
• Coordinate registration statement inputs, operational setup, and ETF primary market readiness.
• Develop and deliver board and committee materials, including valuation, expense, tax, financial reporting, 15(c) and service provider metrics.
• Oversee preparation, review, and filing of regulatory forms and reports, including N-1A, N-CSR, N-PORT, N-CEN, and shareholder reports.
• Support treasury operations, including expense accruals, fee waivers, interfund lending, line of credit monitoring, valuation escalations, and cash management.
• Review and approve NAV oversight exceptions, pricing challenges, fair valuation memos, and error corrections.
• Monitor service provider performance against service-level agreements and key performance indicators; escalating issues and driving remediation.
• Maintain a strong control environment through documented procedures, checklists, and evidence of review; partner with Compliance for monitoring and testing.
• Lead vendor oversight activities, including SOC report reviews, issue tracking, and performance scorecards.
• Manage incident response for operational events, including root cause analysis, remediation, and board/regulatory notifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• Eight years of experience in registered fund administration (40 Act mutual funds and/or ETFs), fund accounting, financial reporting, or product implementation.
• Expertise in board reporting and SEC filing processes for mutual funds and ETFs.
• Strong understanding of fund operations, including NAV calculation, custody, transfer agency, valuation, liquidity, and expense management.
• Excellent project management, organization, and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Master of Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience as an Assistant Treasurer or comparable role.
• Prior oversight of third‑party administrators, custodians, index providers, or authorized participants.
• Experience with automation tools, data quality controls, and board portal technologies.

Salary range: $150,000 - $170,000 annually (estimates may vary). Eligible for an annual bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance, at the Company’s discretion.

• Competitive Pay Bonus
• Pension Plan
• 401(k) Match
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability, Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employee Discounts
• Career Training & Development Opportunities
• Health and Work/Life Balance Options (Paid Time Off: 160 hours annually, 10 paid holidays, volunteer PTO, etc.)
• Wellness Program
• Parental Leave: 15 days paid per calendar year (with eligibility)
• Adoption Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Back‑Up Care Program
• Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Employee Resource Groups and Inclusion & Diversity Programs
• Employee Recognition Program
• Referral Bonus Programs

AEGON USA Realty Advisors, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of age, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, race, color, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, participation in uniformed services, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.

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