Consultant (NSCC)

The Opportunity:

The individual in this position will work closely with domestic mutual funds, collective trusts, and foreign funds such as SICAVs and UCITS in applying for, obtaining, and maintaining an NSCC participant number, which allows fund shares to be processed through the FundSERV network. The individual is also expected to provide guidance and assistance reasonably requested by a fund client and its transfer agent with respect to the administration, implementation, and maintenance of the fund’s operational policies and procedures to ensure compliance with National Securities Clearing Corporation ("NSCC") rules and guidelines or any other NSCC related issues. The Consultant (NSCC) will also have a solid understanding of general mutual fund operations, clearing and settlement processes and regulatory requirements.

What you’ll do:

• Establish new and transfer existing NSCC participant numbers
• Establish Alternative Investment Product (AIP) sub accounts
• Add, remove and terminate NSCC services on behalf of fund participant
• Assist with population and/or conduct quality control review of information entered into Mutual Fund Profile II system
• Facilitate CUSIP additions and deletions for fund family clients
• Distribute daily price and rate files to applicable clients
• Assist with obtaining daily net settlement confirmations with respect to NSCC participant clients as needed
• Serve as main point of contact/liaison with Depository Trust & Clearing Company (DTCC)
• Consult with domestic and offshore clients on NSCC sponsorship, process and best practices
• Manage client relationships with respect to applicable projects and services, as well as engage with other ACA account owners and relationship managers to ensure excellent clientservice
• Oversee client relationships, including onboarding new clients, setting scope and workflow
• expectations, answering questions, and ensuring client expectations and contractual obligation are met

To qualify for the role you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in securities or securities markets, investment operations and clientservices. Transfer agency or clearing and settlement experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Skills and attributes for success:

• Demonstrated professional integrity
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable to new ACA initiatives and changing client needs
• Ability to exercise discretion and make independent judgments on matters of significance
• Ability to work in a fast-paced small team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and clients
• Highly motivated and goal oriented; pro-active in one’s own education and career progression; volunteersfor and shows initiative on both internal and external projects and tasks
• Dedicated to upholding ACA’s high-quality standards and customer service focus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral and written communication skill
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and comfortable working in a tech enabled environment

What working at ACA offers:

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options as well as a flexible work environment. You’ll also be granted time off for designated ACA Paid Holidays, Summer Fridays, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being. We also offer unique benefits such as Student Debt Forgiveness and Pet Insurance.

About ACA:

ACA Group is the leading governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) advisor in financial services. We empower our clients to reimagine GRC and protect and grow their business. Our innovative approach integrates consulting, managed services, and our ComplianceAlpha® technology platform with the specialized expertise of former regulators and practitioners and our deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.

What we commit to:

ACA is firmly committed to a policy of nondiscrimination, which applies to recruiting, hiring, placement, promotions, training, discipline, terminations, layoffs, transfers, leaves of absence, compensation and all other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.