Senior Financial Analyst, 529 Back Office - India

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Hyderabad, Telangana, IND
In-Office
Senior level
Financial Services
The Role
Lead financial analysis, transaction processing, reconciliations and governance for offshore 529 plan operations. Drive Kofax and Unite automation, ensure compliance and audit readiness, mentor junior analysts, coordinate documentation and cross-border collaboration to improve processes and data integrity.
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Section 1: Position Summary

The Senior Financial Analyst leads advanced financial analysis, operational oversight, and process improvements for offshore 529 plan administration. The role drives best practices in workflow automation and data integrity by leveraging Kofax and Unite, ensuring efficient operations and robust compliance while providing strategic insights to guide business decisions.

Section 2: Job Functions, Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Transactional processing, reporting, and reconciliations within Kofax and Unite for 529 plan operations, ensuring accurate and timely completion of daily tasks.
  • Lead governance and oversight across offshore teams, monitor key performance indicators, and support risk management, audit readiness, and regulatory compliance.
  • Identify, diagnose, and solve system or operational issues, recommending enhancements to Kofax workflows and Unite administration protocols.
  • Collaborate with cross border stakeholders in finance, operations, legal, and compliance to drive continuous improvement and knowledge sharing.
  • Mentor and support junior analysts, ensuring alignment with service level agreements and quality standards.
  • Coordinate the documentation and training of operational procedures, supporting both client services and technology teams.
  • Recommend and lead automation and process improvements leveraging the capabilities within Kofax and Unite to reduce errors and streamline the workflow.
  • Responsible for protecting, securing, and proper handling of all confidential data held by Ascensus to ensure against unauthorized access, improper transmission, and/or unapproved disclosure of information that could result in harm to Ascensus or our clients.
  • At Ascensus we are guided by our Core Values of People Matter, Quality First and Integrity Always®. They inspire us every day to prioritize an environment of respect for those we serve and one another and should be visible in your actions on a day-to-day.

Supervision  

  • N/A

Section 3:  Experience, Skills, Knowledge Requirements

  • MBA, preferable from Finance background
  • Experience in the US retirement industry for 5 to 8 years
  • Open core Night shifts based on business requirements 
  • Good verbal & written communication skills
  • Good typing skill and attention to detail.
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability work independently.
  • Familiarity MSOffice software applications, including Excel & Word
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and process improvement experience within 529 plans or other education/retirement savings products
  • Effective collaboration in global, cross functional teams with clear communication in English.
  • Understanding of US 529 plan regulations and related financial services compliance is a plus.
  • Able to work flexible hours to align with onshore team requirements and business needs.
  • Comfort with regulatory requirements in global financial services delivery and strong documentation practices
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage cross-border projects, and deliver actionable insights for strategic planning

For all virtual remote positions, in order to ensure associates can effectively perform their job duties with no distractions, we require an uninterrupted virtual workspace and there is also an expectation of family care being in place during business hours. Additionally, there is an internet work speed requirement of 25 Mbps or better for individual use. If more than one person is utilizing the same internet connection in the same household or building, then a stronger connection is required. If you are unsure of your internet speed, please check with your service provider. Note: For call center roles specifically, it is a requirement to either hardwire your equipment directly to the internet router or ensure your workstation is in close proximity to the router. Please ensure that you are able to meet these expectations before applying.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Skills Required

  • Experience in the US retirement industry for 5 to 8 years
  • MBA, preferable from Finance background
  • Experience with Kofax for transactional processing and workflow automation
  • Experience with Unite administration for transaction processing and reconciliations
  • Open to night shifts based on business requirements
  • Good verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Good typing skills and attention to detail
  • Good time management skills
  • Ability to work independently
  • Familiarity with MS Office applications, including Excel and Word
  • Strong analytical, leadership, and process improvement experience within 529 plans or similar products
  • Effective collaboration in global, cross-functional teams
  • Understanding of US 529 plan regulations and related financial services compliance
  • Ability to work flexible hours to align with onshore team requirements
  • Comfort with regulatory requirements and strong documentation practices
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage cross-border projects, and deliver strategic insights
  • Uninterrupted virtual workspace and household family care arrangements when working remotely; internet speed 25 Mbps or better

Ascensus Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Ascensus and has not been reviewed or approved by Ascensus.

  • Flexible Benefits Flexible and remote options are positioned as a meaningful part of the overall rewards experience and can help offset base-pay concerns for some roles.
  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is presented as broad and modern, including medical, dental, vision, mental-health resources, and navigation support programs.
  • Parental & Family Support Family-oriented benefits stand out through paid parental leave and practical supports like breast-milk shipping for traveling, breastfeeding employees.

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The Company
HQ: Dresher, PA
4,629 Employees
Year Founded: 1980

What We Do

Ascensus helps millions of people save for what matters—retirement, education, and healthcare. We’re also one of the savings plan industry’s leading providers of outsourced services. Our technology, market insights, and business knowledge enhance the growth and success of our partners, their clients, and savers. Ascensus is the largest independent recordkeeping services provider, third-party administrator, and government savings facilitator in the United States. For more information, visit ascensus.com.

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