Fund Treasury Specialist

Position Overview
We are seeking a Fund Treasury Specialist to join GMO’s Fund Treasury team.  The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant fund treasury experience, whether achieved through previous experience at an investment management company or fund administration service provider. The individual will work closely with others in the team and with service providers on GMO pooled products, with an emphasis on mutual funds and ETFs.  The candidate will develop expertise across GMO’s fund structures and products.

Primary Responsibilities:

•Responsible for expense accruals and budgeting in collaboration with internal teams and service providers.

•Coordinate expense processing, allocations and tracking for GMO pooled investment products.

•Perform management fee calculations and related calculations for fee waivers, expense reimbursements, and recoupments.

•Work closely with service providers to support accurate and timely processing of treasury-related activity and resolve discrepancies.

•Review treasury-related accounting entries for accuracy and appropriate treatment.

•Review expense-related financial statement disclosures. Prepare and review prospectus and SAI expense disclosures.

•Respond to auditor’s treasury-related audit requests and inquiries during annual fund audits.

•Responsible for 15(c) board report (in particular fee comparison and fund profitability sections).

•Prepare treasury-related board materials as needed.

•Support treasury-related activities associated with fund launches and liquidations.

Required Skill Set:

•College degree and at least 5 years of relevant fund treasury experience

•Strong understanding of various mutual fund and ETF structures (knowledge of Irish domiciled Funds and Private Funds a plus)

•Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills

•Ability to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external service providers

•Ability to identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate on technology and automation initiatives that enhance efficiency, accuracy and controls.

•Sound judgement and the ability to critically assess information, investigate discrepancies, and escalate issues appropriately.

•Very strong organizational skills

•Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while working under time constraints

•Proactive and motivated, able to spot needs and willing to step in and help

•Proficient in Excel

•Excellent communication skills

GMO is operating in a hybrid work model. The Fund Treasury Specialist is currently expected to work in the office a minimum of 2 days per week, on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with flexibility to work remotely in the office on those remaining days (to be discussed with the candidate).
 
GMO is committed to the recruitment, employment, and promotion of all candidates equally, regardless of an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, military or veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability (except where such disability is a bona fide occupational disqualification) or any other classification protected under federal, state or local law.

This is a reasonable, good faith estimate of the current salary range for this role. GMO’s salary range accounts for a wide array of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets and market demand for skills; level of experience and training; specific qualifications, performance, time in role/company, geographic location, and other business and organizational needs.
In addition, this position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus award, which award may be determined by individual, team, department and firm performance, and is subject to the terms of GMO’s compensation plan. This position is also benefits eligible. GMO’s comprehensive benefits program includes medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, a 401(k)/profit-sharing retirement plan, open paid time off, leaves of absences, dependent care resources, tuition reimbursement, charitable gifts matching, flexible spending accounts, and commuter benefits.