Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them.

Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself.

Associate must be willing to work 11:00 AM MT – 7:30 PM MT

The Financial Operations Valuation Specialist is responsible for monitoring the calculation and review of custom fund of funds, resolving any issues arising during the daily process. The Specialist also plays a role in ensuring mutual fund pricing and dividend/capital gain distributions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. Reviews accuracy and timeliness of reports and reconciliations.

What you will do

• Complete daily tasks relating to the NAV calculation of custom fund of funds.

• Assist with the daily tasks related to the calculation of wrapped variable annuities; issues are to be properly addressed and corrected.

• Work daily, weekly, monthly control reports to ensure ICOFR and SOX compliance.

• Coordinate and communicate between numerous departments to ensure correct setup and calculation of funds.

• Receive, review and load daily mutual fund prices, income accrual rates, and periodic dividends to fund accounting, trading and record keeping system.

• Assist with year-end ERISA 5500 reporting.

• Review monthly accounting statements to ensure accuracy

• Assist with complex issue resolution related to but not limited to trading, valuation, share reconciliations, etc.

• Reconcile expenses and create payments to various parties

• Initiate and monitor custom fund of funds target allocation rebalancing.

• Responsible for completing various departmental controls, including but not limited to; trial balance research, equity roll forward, dividend tracking, etc.

• Responsible for completing assigned projects within established deadlines.

What you will bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, related field, or equivalent experience.

• MS Office experience preferred, particularly Excel and Access.

• Candidate must be willing to work 11:00 AM MT – 7:30 PM MT

***Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.***

What we offer you

We offer an array of diverse and inclusive benefits regardless of where you are in your career. We believe that providing our employees with the means to lead healthy balanced lives results in the best possible work performance.

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

Base Salary Range

The salary range above shows the typical minimum to maximum base salary range for this position in the location listed. Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program. Sales positions are eligible for sales incentives, and in some instances a bonus plan, whereby total compensation may far exceed base salary depending on individual performance. Actual compensation offered may vary from posted hiring range based upon geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.

Equal opportunity employer •  Drug-free workplace

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity.  All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age (40 and over), race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, religion, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable state or local law. 

***For remote and hybrid positions you will be required to provide reliable high-speed internet with a wired connection as well as a place in your home to work with limited disruption. You must have reliable connectivity from an internet service provider that is fiber, cable or DSL internet. Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided. You may be required to work in the office if you do not have an adequate home work environment and the required internet connection.***

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