Operations Analyst II, Centralised Operations

SEI Corporation; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare for yourself and family

Pension Scheme

Tax Saver Travel Benefits

Bike to Work Scheme

On-site Gym

Life Assurance

Employee Share Participation

Job summary

SEI Investments in Dublin is seeking an Operations Analyst II to join the Fund Accounting team. You will assist with accurate completion of cash payments, inputting and reconciling across multiple client funds, and ensuring deadlines are met with strict controls.

Reporting to the Payments supervisor, you will become an expert on banking platforms, resolve post-payment queries, and contribute to KPI reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Third level qualification in Finance or Business.
• Must be numerate, diligent, thorough and with a keen attention to detail.
• 1-2 years' experience working in fund operations or fund administration industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and input cash payments from Funds administered by the Fund accounting department.
• Ensure cash processing procedures and controls are followed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Become an expert user on the various banking platforms used by clients.
• Confirm validity of payments and resolving post payment queries.
• Work closely with Fund Accounting teams and assist in maintaining the Payments log.
• Establish close relationship with banking providers.
• Provide status reporting and payment confirmations to Fund Accounting teams.
• Prepare monthly statistics and KPI reporting.
• Enforce adherence to service standards and specified deadlines.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the Fund Accounting teams as well as with internal relationship managers and other business units within SEI.
• Assist in the development and implementation of team procedures.
• Assist in projects / initiatives to enhance the payment process.

Education

Third level qualification in Finance or Business

Job description

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective. Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group's operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group's business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description

The Operations Analyst II is a position within the Fund Accounting department that will assist with the accurate completion of all cash payments within the Fund Accounting department. Reporting into the Supervisor of the Payments team, the Operations Analyst II will be responsible for the preparation and input of payments across multiple teams and clients ensuring cash payment deadlines are met while following strict procedures and controls.

What you’ll do

• Prepare and / or input cash payments from Funds administered by the Fund accounting department.
• Ensure cash processing procedures and controls are followed accurately and in a timely manner.
• Become an expert user on the various banking platforms used by clients.
• Confirm validity of payments and resolving post payment queries.
• Work closely with Fund Accounting teams and assist in maintaining the Payments log.
• Establish close relationship with banking providers.
• Provide status reporting and payment confirmations to Fund Accounting teams.
• Prepare monthly statistics and KPI reporting.
• Enforce adherence to service standards and specified deadlines.
• Maintain a good working relationship with the Fund Accounting teams as well as with internal relationship managers and other business units within SEI.
• Assist in the development and implementation of team procedures.
• Assist in projects / initiatives to enhance the payment process.
• Carry out all duties assigned to your role under the Company's Safety Statement to ensure Health, Safety and Well-being to yourself and others.

What you will bring to the table

• Third level qualification in Finance or Business.
• Must be numerate, diligent, thorough and with a keen attention to detail.
• 1-2 years' experience working in fund operations or fund administration industry.

Attributes we value

• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential.
• Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Positive 'can do' attitude.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines.
• Flexible / Adaptable.
• P.C. proficient.

Benefits you can expect

• Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years.
• Pension Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Benefits.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• On-site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions.
• Club Supplement.
• Education Assistance.
• Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year.
• Life Assurance.
• Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours. The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire. SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more... We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.

AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process: SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals' personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines.

We are global provider of technology, operations, and asset management services for the financial services industry. We tailor our solutions to help clients make effective use of their capital-with whether that's money, time, or talent-w so they can grow and better serve their clients. At SEI, we're committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone has the same opportunities to grow, develop, and succeed.