Operations Analyst, Separately Managed Accounts

Investment Manager Services Analyst

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Separately Managed Accounts team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional accounting and administration servicing for our clients.

This is an entry level position, where training and support will be provided. As an operations analyst you'll act as the liaison between investment managers and banks.

What you will do:

• You will provide investment support to investment managers by overseeing the day-to-day changes on accounts. You will open/close accounts, process account maintenance items, perform daily/monthly trade and transaction reconciliations, and set up new securities.
• You will perform quality control checks of new accounts and maintenance items in accordance with the departmental guidelines.
• You will communicate with investment managers, banks and internal teams to review and correct any discrepancies in account information, transactions, holdings, or investment types. You will resolve any additional open issues and questions, reaching out to internal technology support and vendor support when necessary to resolve any production issues or system support queries.
• We want you to succeed and look for future solutions! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will acquire the tools to identify processes across the division and organization. You will have the opportunity to partner with a team with varied strengths and grow your career.

What we need from you:

• BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Internship experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• The self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily support your clients through email and/or phone calls.
• Strong customer service skills as you will be communicating daily with your clients and other service providers.

What we would like from you:

• A drive to broaden one's knowledge of the financial services industry by learning new concepts and systems and taking the initiative to apply it to daily work assignments
• Attention-to-detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy
• Collaboration with internal and external partners. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them
• A Positive and congenial approach in assisting both colleagues and clients and the ability to work in team environment
• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail: Whether it's to identify a solution to a problem or possibly help implement a more efficient process or procedure, your skills have a place in our business
• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information.

For this position, SEI is not hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment or continued employment now or anytime in the future.

SEI's competitive advantage:

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more