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Full-Time

Mutual Fund Operations Analyst

Updated on 9/6/2024

Altruist

Altruist

501-1,000 employees

Platform for Registered Investment Advisors' operations

Consulting
Fintech
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$59k - $86kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Dallas, TX, USA

Category
Asset Management
Finance & Banking
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field.
  • 1-3 years of experience in a similar role within the financial services industry.
  • Experience with mutual fund distribution models including the clearing broker-dealer and RIAs.
  • Proficiency in using brokerage systems and related technologies.
  • Experience with spreadsheet Lookup and Pivot Table functionality.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • FINRA Series 7, or 99, or willingness to obtain within 6 months of start.
Responsibilities
  • Perform reconciliation of all mutual fund settlement functions. Research and work to resolve all mutual fund breaks identified by Reconciliations timely and accurately.
  • Process mutual fund transactions timely and accurately, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies. Identify, research, resolve, and communicate issues related to order status and trade rejects.
  • Respond to advisor inquiries on various mutual fund transactions with best-in-class customer service.
  • Continuously review and enhance operational processes related to mutual fund operations, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency realization, and risk mitigation.
  • Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and completeness across various systems and databases.
  • Collaborate and work closely with cross-functional teams, including trading, compliance, product, and technology, as well as coordinate with fund companies and external vendors.
  • Report on all reconciliation status and volumes periodically to leadership.
  • Triage and participate in larger-scale issues related to mutual fund processing.
  • Participate in audits and other related project work as applicable.

Altruist provides a platform designed for Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs) to improve their operations and client interactions. The platform includes a range of tools such as live chat support, commission-free fractional share trading, a model marketplace, and an automated rebalancer, all aimed at helping RIAs manage their businesses more effectively. This allows them to serve more clients while keeping costs low, which can enhance their profit margins. Altruist also features a quick onboarding process and offers valuable investment management information along with original content tailored for independent financial advisors. Unlike many competitors, Altruist offers its services for free to attract a large user base, monetizing instead through a vertically-integrated custodian service that helps RIAs reduce operational costs. The goal of Altruist is to empower RIAs to grow their businesses and enhance the experience they provide to their clients.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$449.5M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

21%

2 year growth

46%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The recent $169M Series E funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides substantial capital for growth and innovation.
  • Collaborations with leading providers like Orion Advisor Solutions and Kwanti enhance Altruist's platform capabilities, making it more attractive to RIAs.
  • Acquiring Shareholders Service Group expands Altruist's service offerings and client base, positioning it to compete with industry giants like Schwab and Fidelity.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in the RIA market includes established players like Schwab and Fidelity, which could limit Altruist's market penetration.
  • Rapid expansion and integration of new acquisitions may lead to operational challenges and potential service disruptions.

What makes Altruist unique

  • Altruist offers a simplified tech stack specifically designed for RIAs, unlike broader financial platforms that cater to multiple financial service providers.
  • Their commission-free fractional share trading and automated rebalancer features provide cost-effective solutions that are not commonly bundled together in competing platforms.
  • The vertically-integrated custodian service allows Altruist to streamline operations and reduce overhead costs for RIAs, setting it apart from traditional custodial services.