R0036845 Specialist I, Investment Fund Services

Summary

SEI is a technology and asset management company delivering investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. The Specialist I will oversee accounting operations and resolve accounting issues for registered interval and tender offer funds and other pooled vehicles. The role also supports financial reporting, client onboarding, audits, regulatory filings, team development, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• As the main contact for clients, we will need you to utilize your expertise in the area of domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration for registered interval and tender offer funds and other pooled vehicles. You will be supporting the daily accounting operation of your assigned funds, support annual audits, coordinate/onboard new funds and clients, serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers and internal teams, and work closely with all parties to insure procedures and controls are followed and to provide accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs)
• As a Specialist of the accounting and key fund administration functions, you will provide information to the Financial Reporting team for the preparation and coordination of the annual and semi-annual financial statements; prepare/review SEC filings (e.g., N-PORT, N-CEN ); assist the Tax team with distribution calculation and tax reporting processes, assist Treasury Services with annual fund expense budgets and quarterly updates, including reviewing of expense payments; preparing and reviewing Board related materials
• Your due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of the operational work will be key to your team’s success while striving for error free accounting and reporting; including signing off on NAVs , reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration items
• You will communicate with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries and will resolve issues impacting funds as necessary. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success
• You will conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and supervisors and provide career pathing and training
• You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by participating in interviews and hiring processes
• You will provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action
• You will support the new business development and relationship teams for prospect calls, client visits and presentations
• You will facilitate the on-boarding of new and converted clients by gathering client requirements, submitting any custom requests and communicating key deliverables to your team members
• 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 diverse team and grow your career

Skills

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience preferred
• Proficiency with fund accounting software
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent leadership, planning, time management and organizational skills
• 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
• 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 stakeholders
• As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them
• Positivity and collegial 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
• Investran and/or Geneva experience strongly preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 4 years of experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience preferred
• Proficiency with fund accounting software
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent leadership, planning, time management and organizational skills
• 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
• 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 stakeholders
• As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them
• Positivity and collegial 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

Nice to Haves

• Investran and/or Geneva experience strongly preferred

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA)
• Life and disability insurance, with premiums paid for base coverage
• 401(k) match
• Education assistance and tuition reimbursement
• Commuter benefits
• Up to 11 paid holidays per year
• 21 days of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) per year, pro-rated for new hires, increasing over time
• Paid parental leave
• Back-up childcare arrangements
• Paid volunteer days
• Discounted stock purchase plan
• Investment options
• Access to thriving employee networks