Description We are looking for a Fund Valuation Analyst to join a team in Boston, Massachusetts and contribute to the accuracy and integrity of data that supports mutual fund pricing and daily valuation activities. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone with a background in fund administration, investment operations, or securities data who enjoys detailed analysis and problem-solving. The role requires strong coordination, sound judgment, and the ability to work onsite five days per week while supporting consistent valuation processes.
Responsibilities:
- Review and maintain security reference information used in mutual fund valuation and pricing workflows
- Investigate data exceptions, pricing discrepancies, and missing security details by conducting research across internal and external sources
- Support net asset value-related processes by helping ensure valuation inputs are complete, accurate, and timely
- Partner with fund accounting, investment operations, and related teams to resolve issues affecting securities setup and valuation quality
- Analyze federal securities and other investment instruments to confirm required attributes are properly reflected in reference data records
- Use Excel and other research tools to organize findings, reconcile information, and document changes made to security records
- Monitor daily valuation support activities and escalate issues that could affect reporting deadlines or pricing accuracy
- Assist with operational updates or process changes that impact reference data maintenance and fund valuation support Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in fund accounting, fund administration, valuations, securities pricing, investment operations, or financial reference data
- Working knowledge of mutual funds, net asset value calculations, and security valuation concepts
- Experience reviewing and maintaining security requirements and reference data for financial instruments
- Familiarity with federal securities and broader securities operations within an investment environment
- Strong Excel skills with the ability to analyze, reconcile, and organize large sets of data
- Solid research and problem-solving abilities with careful attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in an onsite environment in Boston, Massachusetts five days per week Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies.
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