Ultimus Fund Solutions, a provider of mutual fund services to the financial industry, has appointed Todd Heim to the newly-created role of client implementation manager.

Ohio's Ultimus Fund Solutions, a provider of mutual fund services to the financial industry, has appointed Todd Heim to the newly-created role of client implementation manager.

Heim and his team will guide clients through the onboarding process, making recommendations to enhance operational quality and efficiency while helping funds "get to market sooner."

The firm pointed to the growth of retail alternatives which has increased competition and created more ways for managers to introduce their strategies to the market.

Heim spent more than ten years of his career in operations and client service roles at JP Morgan Chase, and formerly Integrated Investment Services. In the latter role, he led a global team that focused on transfer agency, fund accounting, financial administration, regulatory services and custody.

Previously, he held various roles for Vantiv, Westminster Financial, Bisys Fund Services and Safeco Mutual Funds.