Fund Services Associate
Founded in 1938, MacKay Shields has grown steadily over the years through rapidly changing market environments. Becoming a registered investment advisor in 1969, we have expanded our services over time and are now proud to offer products across US and international markets.
In 1984 MacKay Shields became a wholly owned, fully autonomous subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, a premier financial services provider and one of the country's most highly rated insurance companies. To capitalize on its broad range of investment management and retirement plan services, New York Life formed New York Life Investments in 1999. MacKay Shields continues to operate independently regarding both investments and compensation.
Progressively increasing our client base, we now manage approximately $164 billion of assets for institutional investors and other financial service providers across the globe.
Position Description
MacKay’s private funds business (largely focused on fixed income, municipal bonds in particular) has been steadily growing in terms of number of funds, assets under management, and complexity. In order to support the growth of our business, our investors, and fund partners, the Client Services team is looking for a candidate to provide daily support across all of MacKay’s commingled fund vehicles across fixed income and equity strategies.
We are seeking an individual with a working knowledge of private funds and collective investment trusts, with the ability to apply their skills appropriately to MacKay’s funds business. As a member of the Client Services Team, you will assist with the firm’s private funds via interacting with investors, fund administrators, and third party distributors on ad-hoc, operational, and administrative requests.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree preferably in Finance, Economics, or Marketing
- 2-3 years’ experience in fund services/investor relations
- Series 7 and 63 or 66 licenses; or willingness to obtain within 90 days of start date
- Understanding of fund concepts and workflows related to subscriptions, redemptions, transfers, fund launches, and investor reporting
- Excellent working knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint, MS Word, Salesforce (or similar CRM), Adobe Acrobat
- Excellent written and oral communication skills, with strong listening skills and ability to address and alleviate investor questions or concerns
- High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and ability to work in a team-based, collaborative environment
· Your presence and influence should make an impact. Relationship driven and inspire others to achieve desired outcomes.
- Highly motivated, proactive self-starter with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a fast pace environment
- Positive, can-do attitude, with exceptional work ethic and intellectual curiosity
MacKay Shields LLC offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
At MacKay Shields, we commit to the equitable treatment of all. Differences in background, experience, characteristics, and abilities—whether readily visible or unseen—make each person unique and valuable. Attracting, developing, and retaining diverse talent is critical to our success. We promote a comprehensive approach to diversity and inclusion to serve our employees, our clients, and our community. Striving to make a positive impact and deliver results through performance with purpose is at the heart of our ethos.
MacKay Shields LLC is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.