Operations Analyst, Separately Managed Accounts

SEI; Upper Providence Township (PA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401(k) match

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Paid holidays

PTO

Parental leave

Back-up childcare

Volunteer days

Employee networks

Job summary

SEI is seeking an entry-level Operations Analyst in the Investment Manager Services Division. The role focuses on providing investment support, account maintenance, and reconciliation tasks while coordinating with investment managers, banks, and internal teams.

Training and support are provided as you build necessary skills and grow within a collaborative, hybrid work environment. Prior internship experience and strong communication are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• Internship experience preferred.
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent experience.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
• Self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables on time.

Responsibilities

• Provide investment support by overseeing day-to-day changes on accounts, opening/closing accounts, and setting up new securities.
• Perform daily/monthly trade and transaction reconciliations and conduct quality control checks on new accounts.
• Communicate with investment managers, banks and internal teams to review discrepancies and resolve production issues or system queries.
• Participate in IMS professional development sessions and collaborate with a team to identify improved processes.

Skills

Excel skills

Strong communication

Client support

Organizational skills

Self-motivated

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Finance/Economics

Mathematics

Tools

Internal systems

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’. 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. 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.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.

SEI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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.