Associate Officer Fund Administration - Global Fund Administration

Company Description

As a leading global investment management firm, AB fosters diverse perspectives and embraces innovation to help our clients navigate the uncertainty of capital markets. Through high-quality research and diversified investment services, we serve institutions, individuals, and private wealth clients in major markets worldwide. Our ambition is simple: to be our clients’ most valued asset-management partner.

With over 4,400 employees across 51 locations in 25 countries, our people are our advantage. We foster a culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration to create an environment where everyone can thrive and do their best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business, or providing thoughtful advice to clients, we’re looking for unique voices to help lead us forward. If you’re ready to challenge your limits and build your future, join us.

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a [Associate Officer] to join our [Fund Administration] in Global Technology & Operations.

Team/Group Description

The Taiwan Fund Administration team perform varied key operational and regulatory functions, responsible for the fund accounting and fund administrative service of the Taiwan organization.  Products cover the full range of the firm’s ever-growing investment capabilities, including Fixed Interest, Equity, as well as Alternative Investments, Blend, Multi-Asset strategies, with an expanding range of derivative content. We oversee the day-to-day Net Asset Value calculation as well as the regulatory and client reporting requirements as required on a product-by-product basis. The candidate should have a proficient knowledge of mutual fund accounting. The job requires knowledge of tax issues, Taiwan regulations, financial reporting and the use of spreadsheets.  It also requires excellent analytical skills, communication skills, organizational skills, problem-solving skills and experience in Fund Administration management. The knowledge and skills required are acquired through experience in the mutual fund industry.  The candidate should demonstrate proficiency in standard desktop applications (excel, word, outlook, etc.). There are extensive relations with many functions of the AllianceBernstein business, notably Investment Management, Product Development, Legal & Compliance, Marketing, Internal Audit, Transfer Agency, Corporate Accounting, as well as other departments within Global Operations and Information Technology.

Role Description

o    Responsible for:

• Outsourced Vendor Management and relationships.
• CPA qualified oversight and relationships.
• Process Improvement
• Global Fund Administration consulting
• Support stakeholders by addressing inquiries related to fund/ETF/DIM accounts

o    Have proficiency in Fund Accounting and Administration with strong knowledge in oversight of Fund Administration, ranging from day-to-day NAV calculations, dividend income processing and analysis, tax implications for local Taiwan funds, financial, regulatory and tax reporting requirements, as well as audit coordination.

o    Promote and implement advanced corporate initiatives relating to day-to-day operations in Taiwan, including fund structuring and launches, mergers and other complex matters relating to local Taiwan funds.

o    Collaborate with Business Units in Taiwan and Globally on business initiatives.

o    Oversee the Fund Administration process (including but not limited to NAV calculation processing, reconciliation and compliance).

o    Support new and growing ETF business in Taiwan.

o    Implementing and oversight of procedures and agreed service levels to ensure delivery of services are accurate and timely

Problem identification and resolution

Job Qualifications

o    Minimum of 3 years of experience in Fund Administration or equivalent

o    Effective problem-solving skills

o    Strong coordination skills for collaborating with different stakeholders

o    Deep risk and compliance mindset

o    Familiar with the overall process focusing operations process on asset management companies

o    Sound understanding of the regulations and regulatory requirements

o    Fluent in both English and Mandarin

o    Strong vendor management skills

o    SITE license

o    ETF experience preferred

Taipei City, Taiwan