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Fund Supervisor

U.S. Bank · Milwaukee, WI · $98,175–$115,500 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you reviewed someone's work and found an error close to a deadline. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect the client deliverable while still coaching the person who made the mistake.

Tell me about someone you trained who struggled at first. How did you help them get up to speed?

What they are checking: Whether they can develop junior administrators, since the posting stresses mentoring future leaders.

The posting says clients first and employees always. Tell me about a time those two pulled in different directions for you.

What they are checking: How they balance client demands against team burnout, a real tension for a working supervisor.

What would you do

How do you decide what to review in detail and what to spot-check when your team's workload spikes at fiscal year end?

What they are checking: Risk-based review judgment, which a supervisor needs when there is not time to check everything equally.

A client's portfolio manager pushes back on a compliance test failure your team flagged. How do you handle that conversation?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold a compliance line with a client while staying respectful and factual.

Two clients need deliverables the same day and your team can only finish one on time. How do you decide and communicate it?

What they are checking: Prioritization and upfront client communication instead of letting a deadline quietly slip.

How would you spot that one of your administrators was falling behind before it turned into a missed deadline?

What they are checking: Whether they manage proactively with checkpoints rather than finding problems at the due date.

About the work

You'd oversee daily financial and compliance work for ETFs, mutual funds, closed-end funds and BDCs. Which of those have you worked with, and what changes between them?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how structure changes the admin work, like exchange listing, leverage, or BDC asset tests.

Walk me through the main pieces of a semiannual shareholder report and where errors tend to hide.

What they are checking: Hands-on familiarity with financial statement preparation for registered funds and the common weak spots.

How do you track fund expense accruals against budget, and what would make you go back and re-look at one?

What they are checking: Practical understanding of expense monitoring, which is core daily work in fund administration.

What filings like N-CSR, N-PORT or N-CEN have you worked on, and what was your role?

What they are checking: Direct regulatory filing experience, which separates fund admin candidates from general accountants.

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The full job description

As published by U.S. Bank.

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description We are seeking an experienced Fund Supervisor to lead a team responsible for the regulatory, financial reporting, and compliance activities of investment funds. In this leadership role, you will oversee compliance programs, SEC filings, financial statement reporting, fund expense management, and Board of Directors reporting while ensuring adherence to all applicable state and federal regulations. You will serve as the primary point of contact for fund clients, regulatory agencies, and key service providers, coordinating fund operations and responding to client and regulatory inquiries. This position is ideal for a collaborative leader with strong knowledge of fund administration, regulatory compliance, client relationship management, and team development. Job Description: • Leads a team of compliance administrators, who monitor compliance programs, complete all SEC regulatory and financial statement filings, manage all fund expenses, provide reporting to funds' Board of Directors and ensure all activities meet the requirements of state and federal legal and regulatory agencies. • Serves as the primary contact for correspondence with clients and regulatory agencies, responding to their requests. • Responsible for primary contact with fund clients including coordination of activities and communication of fund operations and service providers. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field • CPA certified or candidate • Eight or more years of experience in Mutual Fund Administration or related field, i.e., public accounting Preferred Skills/Experience: • Thorough knowledge of operational issues involving Mutual Funds • Advanced knowledge and understanding of legal, regulatory and accounting principles which directly affect the mutual fund industry and their clients • Ability to successfully coordinate and follow through on short/long-term projects • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Thorough knowledge of PC applications • Proven relationship building skills This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants . Benefits: Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) • Basic term and optional term life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • Pregnancy disability and parental leave • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities • Adoption assistance • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program . The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $98,175.00 - $115,500.00 U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies. Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

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