Alternate Locations: Radnor, PA (Pennsylvania); Charlotte, NC (North Carolina); Fort Wayne, IN (Indiana); Greensboro, NC (North Carolina); Hartford, CT (Connecticut); Omaha, NE (Nebraska); Work from Home
Work Arrangement:
Remote : Work at home employee residing outside of a commutable distance to an office location.
Relocation assistance: is not available for this opportunity.
Requisition #: 73708
The Role at a Glance
This position will provide leadership and support for the oversight of Lincoln Funds’ vendors, coordination of financial operations for Lincoln’s insurance company separate accounts, and Lincoln fund of funds trade operations. This position will serve as a resource to team members and applicable internal/external stakeholders on more complex assignments/projects for assigned area(s) of responsibility.
What You'll Be Doing
- Maintains knowledge on current and emerging developments/trends for assigned area(s) of responsibility, assesses the impact, and collaborates with management to incorporate new trends and developments in current and future solutions
- Champions and enhances organizational initiatives by positively influencing and supporting change management and/or departmental/enterprise initiatives within assigned area(s) of responsibility
- Identifies and recommends process improvements that significantly reduce workloads or improve quality within assigned area(s) of responsibility
- Perform a variety of due diligence tasks and oversight functions to monitor the internal control processes and functions performed by third-party service providers (such as the fund accounting agent, custodian, security pricing / valuation vendors, independent auditor)
- Negotiates service provider contracts; develops and maintains service level agreements; measures service provider performance against key performance metrics
- Coordinates with Vendors and internally on new fund launches
- Contributes to the direction of the development of business continuity plans
- Contributes to the strategy development of the Separate Account Financial Operations functional areas
- Assists the Manager in developing the Separate Account Financial Operations organizational goals, objectives, and operating procedures. Implements into production
- Designs and implements effective internal control processes and procedures to ensure accurate separate account financial reporting and compliance with federal securities laws
- Stay current with technological innovations, updating administration capabilities and capacity in a cost effective and efficient fashion.
- Other duties and tasks as assigned by management.
- Financial/Regulatory Reporting 40%
- Fund of Funds Trade Operations 30%
- Vendor Oversight 30%
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- A minimum of 5 years of accounting, financial reporting/analysis experience in mutual fund, insurance, or public accounting environment
- Mutual fund and strong investment knowledge preferred
- Working knowledge of general ledger and fund accounting systems
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications/Macro experience preferred
- Candidate must have strong leadership skills, and excellent oral and written communication skills
- Must be technically savvy and have strong financial analysis skills
- Must be able to balance multiple priorities and to communicate with all levels of staff in the organization
Application Deadline
Applications for this position will be accepted through 10/31/2024 subject to earlier closure due to applicant volume
What’s it like to work here?
At Lincoln Financial Group, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day to empower our customers to take charge of their lives. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions and invests in programs that empower each of us to take charge of our own future.
What’s in it for you:
- Clearly defined career tracks and job levels, along with associated behaviors for each Lincoln leadership Attribute.
- Leadership development and virtual training opportunities
- PTO/parental leave
- Competitive 401K and employee benefits
- Free financial counseling, health coaching and employee assistance program
- Tuition assistance program
- A leadership team that prioritizes your health and well-being; offering a remote work environment and flexible work hybrid situations
- Effective productivity/technology tools and training
The pay range for this position is $67,000 - $120,700 with
anticipated pay for new hires between the minimum and midpoint of the range and could vary above and below the listed range as permitted by applicable law. Pay is based on non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to work experience, education, location, licensure requirements, proficiency and qualifications required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Lincoln’s total rewards package for employees. In addition, the role may be eligible for the Annual Incentive Program, which is discretionary and based on the performance of the company, business unit and individual. Other rewards may include long-term incentives, sales incentives and Lincoln’s standard benefits package.
About The Company
Lincoln Financial Group helps people to plan, protect and retire with confidence. As of Dec. 31, 2023, approximately 17 million customers trust our guidance and solutions across four core businesses – annuities, life insurance, group protection and retirement plan services. As of December 31, 2023, the company had $295 billion in end-of-period account balances, net of reinsurance. Headquartered in Radnor, Pa., Lincoln Financial Group is the marketing name for Lincoln National Corporation (NYSE: LNC) and its affiliates. Learn more at LincolnFinancial.com.
Lincoln is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive 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.
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Additional Information
This position may be subject to Lincoln’s Political Contribution Policy. An offer of employment may be contingent upon disclosing to Lincoln the details of certain political contributions. Lincoln may decline to extend an offer or terminate employment for this role if it determines political contributions made could have an adverse impact on Lincoln’s current or future business interests, misrepresentations were made, or for failure to fully disclose applicable political contributions and or fundraising activities.
Any unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles submitted through our web site or to personal e-mail accounts of employees of Lincoln Financial Group are considered property of Lincoln Financial Group and are not subject to payment of agency fees.
Lincoln Financial Group (“LFG”) is an Equal Opportunity employer and, as such, is committed in policy and practice to recruit, hire, compensate, train and promote, in all job classifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, Veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants are evaluated on the basis of job qualifications. If you are a person with a disability that impedes your ability to express your interest for a position through our online application process, or require TTY/TDD assistance, contact us by calling 260-455-2558.
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