Senior Manager, Fund Administration

Transamerica

Senior Manager overseeing fund administration for mutual funds and ETFs at Transamerica. Leading implementation and regulatory compliance while collaborating with internal teams and external service providers.

Posted 5/1/2026full-timeBaltimore • Colorado, Maryland • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $150,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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; escalate issues and drive 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.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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) preferred.
Experience as an Assistant Treasurer or comparable role preferred.
Prior oversight of third-party administrators, custodians, index providers, or authorized participants preferred.
Experience with automation tools, data quality controls, and board portal technologies preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
College Coach Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

registered fund administrationfund accountingfinancial reportingNAV calculationSEC filing processesexpense managementvaluationliquidity managementproject managementdata quality controls

Soft Skills

organizationcommunicationleadershipproblem-solvinganalytical skillsattention to detailcollaborationtime managementcritical thinkingvendor management

Certifications

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)Master of Business Administration (MBA)