Join a team that is central to the firm’s success—Puma Pricing Operations delivers high-quality, timely, and comprehensive pricing reference data that drives consistency and accuracy across the organization. As part of Global Valuations Services, you’ll help reduce risk and total cost of data ownership, while supporting a wide range of clients and investment products. Your expertise will contribute to a controlled and standardized approach to data, ensuring our clients and teams have the information they need to succeed. This is your opportunity to shape the future of pricing operations and make a meaningful difference.
As a Vice President in Puma Pricing Operations, you will lead a team responsible for capturing and validating security prices used in daily and monthly NAV calculations. You’ll work closely with colleagues across North America to deliver customized pricing for mutual funds, institutional and retirement plans, hedge funds, prime brokerage clients, and trader positions. You will foster a collaborative team culture, drive operational excellence, and ensure timely, accurate delivery of pricing data that supports our clients and the wider firm.
Job Responsibilities
Lead and manage the team, creating and maintaining a positive and collaborative work environmentProduce and analyze valuation movements within client portfolios dailyReview price confirmation collection within the departmentAnalyze price movements against market expectationsProvide subject matter expertise to downstream teams and clientsEnsure completion of all daily, monthly, and ad-hoc tasks and reporting accurately and on timeResolve client queries promptly and professionallyRequired Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
10 years of asset pricing or fund accounting experienceKnowledge of pricing vendors such as Bloomberg and ReutersUnderstanding of industry activities, including corporate actions, index tracking, and stock marketsAbility to assess the impact of price and data changes on account market valueSelf-motivated and proactive, with proven ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlinesStrong customer focus and follow-up skillsLeadership, influencing, and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across levels and disciplinesAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environmentPreferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or EconomicsIntermediate to advanced MS Excel skills, including pivot tables and v-lookupsStrong numerical and mathematical skillsDemonstrated understanding and interest in stocks, bonds, options, and financial markets and products