Specialist I, Operations Integrity & Quality Control at SEI Global Services in USA - PA - Oaks

Job description

• The Investment Manager Services (IMS) Division at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members to join our business unit. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional administration servicing for our clients’ assigned alternative investment funds, mutual funds, or ETFs. As the Specialist I within the Operations Integrity and Quality Control Team, you will be responsible for ensuring effective controls are in place for all Operations teams and business units operating within IMS, along with assisting with process improvement.

Responsibilities

• You will rotate throughout each IMS business unit to understand its operations and significant processes. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining and analyzing its inventory of critical internal controls.
• You will frequently liaise with key members of Operations teams (including management) within each IMS business unit to perform various risks assessments on its current business and operations, including any changes, to identify, develop and implement process and technology enhancements to mitigate risks and increase efficiency.
• You will assist in executing initiatives and projects aligned to the Operations Risks and Operations Management Teams with varying levels of scope and complexity to support our growth and work collaboratively with all stakeholders both within IMS and across SEI to manage day-to-day business risks. You will collaborate with the Manager to regularly communicate to management on the team’s project objectives, status and outcomes. Document project deliverables (i.e., creating reports, presentations, business cases and diagrams) as necessary.
• You will assist in developing and executing audit plans to test the operating effectiveness of internal controls, the accuracy of financial records and compliance to each Operations teams’ policies and procedures
• You will recommend and help facilitate training opportunities for various Operations teams based on learning needs identified as a result of risk assessments and audits performed in addition to best practices observed from other IMS business units.
• The role will also be responsible for assisting the Operations teams to ensure readiness for SOC1 reporting as well as other regulatory/client reporting programs supporting hedge funds, private equity funds, mutual funds, collective investment trusts and other investment products serviced by IMS.
• This role requires a self-motivated, goal-oriented individual to manage multiple tasks in a time sensitive delivery schedule and also involves extensive communication with Operations teams, management and stakeholders within IMS and across SEI.
• We want you to succeed and help us continue to enhance our operational efficiency and effectiveness on an ongoing basis! Through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions, you will be provided with the tools to identify potential process improvements across the division and organization. You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.
• You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

Requirements

• BS/BA degree in business, accounting, finance or related field, or the equivalent in education and work experience
• CPA, MBA or MS Accounting/Finance or advanced degree preferred
• Minimum 2 years of fund accounting or operations experience, auditing, risk management or compliance experience a plus.
• Knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, rules and standards of Investment Management industry
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of risks and controls in order to independently develop and execute audit programs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of mutual funds, alternative investment products and structures, operational experience a plus.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to analyze issues quickly and independently and take appropriate action under tight time constraints.
• Ability to work independently and with others in an effective and professional manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as you will primarily support Operations and management teams across all IMS business units
• 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 and critical thinking: 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.
• Ability to interact and build effective working relationships with peers and management.
• The self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.
• The self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality. 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/

Skills

Preferred

• Curiosity and critical thinking

Benefits

• 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, 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, 21 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.