Jr. Specialist, Valuation

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAmerican Beacon PartnersJr. Specialist, ValuationFund ServicesAmerican Beacon Partners, formerly known as Resolute Investment Managers, is a diversified asset management platform with affiliated and independent partnerships with more than 30 investment managers. Drawing on approximately 40 years of investment expertise, innovation and adaptability, American Beacon Partners delivers enduring value through traditional and alternative solutions designed to meet investors' evolving needs.Driven by future value creation, American Beacon Partners' unique platform delivers strategic benefits through a full suite of distribution, operational and administrative services that may be leveraged by its affiliates. We offer three customizable partnership models tailored for the U.S. wealth and retirement markets. For affiliated partners, we make strategic investments in boutique asset managers to enhance distribution and administrative support functions. For strategic distribution partners, we help investment managers leverage our distribution expertise to achieve greater scale. For sub-advisors to American Beacon Advisors, we assist institutional-caliber asset managers who are seeking to expand their strategies to retail markets through existing funds or new fund launches. With roots as an unaffiliated sub-advised mutual fund sponsor, the majority of our partnerships are with asset managers who invest and operate with full autonomy and independence.American Beacon Partners' affiliates include American Beacon Advisors, Inc.; National Investment Services of America, LLC; RSW Investments Holdings LLC; Shapiro Capital Management LLC; SSI Investment Management LLC; and Resolute Investment Distributors, Inc.In December 2025, the company was named one of the "Best Places to Work in Money Management" by Pensions & Investments for the seventh consecutive year. For more information, please visit office is located in Irving, Texas (Las Colinas). This position will have the following consideration:Hybrid: In office, currently Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday each week, with the option to work from home on Thursday and Friday.Job Description:The Jr. Specialist, Valuation is responsible for the oversight of the pricing by the Funds' Custodian and Fund Accountant, in addition to fair value pricing of securities for which market quotations are not readily available.Key ResponsibilitiesOversight of the daily pricing of the American Beacon Mutual Funds and ETFs, performed by State Street Bank, the Funds' administrator and custodianAssist research leading to a proposed pricing recommendation to the Funds' Fair Valuation Committee of securities for which a market quotation is not readily availableOn-going research and updates to the Fair Valuation Committee for securities considered to be "recurring fair value"Assist with research of pricing and accounting treatment for unique securitiesPreparation of communication to the Fair Valuation CommitteePreparation of fair value pricing decisions and other reporting items for the quarterly Board of Trustees' meetingsOrganization and maintenance of supporting documentation for fair value decisions and price challenges required by the Fund's external auditors and SEC SOX reviewsAssist Fund Reporting with valuation requests as part of the fund annual auditsPerform pricing vendor methodology oversight and back testingAssist with the maintenance of the Funds' Pricing Procedures which includes the Funds' Price Source Authorization for State Street Bank and the Fair Valuation ProceduresLiaison with ABA's Fair Valuation Committee, as neededInteraction with various departments within ABAInteraction with various third parties including State Street Bank, the Funds' Sub-Advisors, and external auditorsSpecial projects as necessaryRequirements1 - 3 years previous investment experienceCollege degree required; CPA, MBA, and/or CFA candidate preferredTeam player with strong decision-making skills, capable of driving key initiatives and outcomes in a dynamic, fast-paced environmentExcellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, as well as external service providers and auditorsStrong planning, organization, analytical, research, and technical skillsProven ability to manage multiple responsibilities concurrently, work independently, and deliver a variety of tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailProactive and coachable, with a strong eagerness to learn, contribute to the department's goals, and adapt flexibly across multiple projects as neededDemonstrated ability to identify opportunities and implement technology solutions to streamline work processes and enhance operational efficiencyProficiency in Microsoft Excel and WordFlexibility to work extended hours if necessaryPosition reports to the Sr. Specialist, Valuation#LI-Hybrid Job Posted by ApplicantPro