Operations Analyst, Separately Managed Accounts

SEI; Oaks (PA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid working environment

Job summary

A leading investment management firm in Pennsylvania is seeking an Operations Analyst for their Separately Managed Accounts team. The role involves providing investment support, overseeing account changes, and ensuring quality control. Ideal candidates will have a BA/BS in a relevant field, strong communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. The position is hybrid and offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare, a retirement plan, and flexible Paid Time Off, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Qualifications

• BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Internship experience preferred.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide investment support by overseeing account changes.
• Perform quality control checks on accounts and maintenance items.
• Communicate with investment managers and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Communication

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Education

BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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'. 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. https://www.seic.com/

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.

Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 16 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.

We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)-for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.

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