The Investment Manager Services Unit (IMS) is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Institutional Private Client – Trade Settlements team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional front-middle-and back office solutions to investment managers.  As an IPC Settlements Specialist, you serve as the record keeper for trades; you will be responsible for reviewing and processing trade settlements, confirmations, and life cycle events.

What you’ll do:

Your skills in accounting, finance and performance measurement will be used by ensuring that our clients’ trades are captured correctly in the portfolio accounting system and within the trading system; set up accurate account and broker instructions in vendor applications. In addition, you will work closely with clients, counterparties, custodian banks, and prime brokers to ensure timely settlement of trades. 

As a Specialist, you will coordinate accurate account and broker delivery instructions with client trading departments and vendor applications. You will monitor failed trades and work with counterparties and custodians to resolve trade fails in a timely manner. Additionally, you will review and resolve differences relating to intra-system reconciliations.  We need your due-diligence to maintain excellence for our clients.

You will communicate with clients’ teams and internal teams to resolve open issues and questions, reaching out to internal technology support and vendor support when necessary to resolve any production issues or system support queries.

You will monitor your accounts’ daily trade activity for potential issues and communicate a resolution to the necessary. You will assist the trade settlement team manager with special projects or other team members’ daily work. Client engagement and a dedication to quality service is a must for success.

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.

What we need from you:

BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.

Strong knowledge of financial, investment industry and/or institutional separate accounts.

Knowledge of Advent and suite of software products a plus.

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.

Proficient with Advent Moxy a plus.

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 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. 

Regular and reliable attendance in accordance with position, business and/or client needs.

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/

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, 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.

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.