This 6 month, temporary, remote full-time position plays a crucial role in supporting the smooth and efficient operation of our Donor Advised Fund program. Responsibilities include multiple operational functions such as grant processing, new account opening and incoming contribution processing, transaction entry and approval, and ensuring the quality and integrity of our donor advised fund data. This temporary role will support the work of current core team members during a particularly busy time. Candidates must be US-based and be able to work Eastern Time Zone hours of 9 am - 5:30 pm ET.
Donor Advised Fund Administration:
Ensure contributions and new accounts are set up and reviewed/approved within service level agreement timelines
Use attention to detail and logic to ensure transactional data quality
Support grant due diligence, electronic verification, and approval, as needed
Enter, review and approve various transaction types
Ensure proper instrument pricing for stock donations
Ensure daily donor advised fund account values are updated and accurate
Track account liquidity and identify transactions for processing through data feeds
Utilize ticket management system for timely and transparent processing of all responsibilities
Use judgement to escalate issues and requests appropriately
Other:
Provide excellent customer service via phone and email, as needed
Work cross-functionally with teams such as Client Engagement to ensure smooth operations and communication throughout the client life cycle
Other ad hoc duties as required
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or related field; least 5 years of experience in an operations, financial services or investment management/accounting role; OR equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred experience in a highly transactional operations role
Required experience working with a DAF administration system
Highly attuned organizational skills, attention to detail, professional demeanor
Ability to work independently and prioritize competing demands
Knowledge and passion for using investing as a means by which to engender social or environmental impact
Demonstrated focus on continuous improvement and ability to identify and implement process improvements, especially through the use of systems and technology
Demonstrated sense of urgency around processing and response timelines
Resourceful in searching for responses to questions and developing solutions
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams required
Proficiency with cloud-based collaboration tools Box and Asana preferred
Experience working in a virtual working environment required