Operations Analyst at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

When you step into SEI - anywhere in the world - you know you're not inside a traditional financial services company. We have no offices. Our open innovation spaces spur creativity, the provocative artwork inspires conversation, and the flexible work-life balance drives personal and professional growth. We are a place to inspire your work, build your voice, and grow your community. We're different. And we're proud of it.
The Middle Office Team supports Registered Investment Advisors (RIAs), Banks, Money Managers and the SEI Wealth Network by providing exceptional administrative services to high-net-worth clients. The Middle Office Operations Analyst must have a strong client oriented approach and should possess an understanding of the mutual fund and securities business and have a strong willingness to learn the investment management operations business. Middle Office Operations Analyst are dedicated to providing the absolute highest level of service, back office support, and personal account management to clients within the Advisor, Enterprise and Wealth channels.

This position is responsible for providing account and operational management to clients within the Advisors Network through extensive daily support and interaction. This will involve acquiring a working knowledge of the investment management business, SEI Funds, products and processes necessary to effectively respond to all inquiries from investment advisors. Individuals must work with the Middle Office Service Teams and SEI Private Trust Company to coordinate client investment activities.

What you'll do:
- Review, analyze, and enter client information and transactions into multiple systems including Trust 3000, NxAS, Trust Office and Filenet Imaging Systems in order to fulfill monetary and non-monetary requests for high-net-worth client accounts.
- Interpret monetary requests to determine the correct course of action. This requires an understanding of the high net worth client's goals and objectives as well an understanding of SEI's guidelines and procedures.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the IRS retirement account processing rules as they relates to IRA's and Qualified Plans.
- Identify Advisor related processing issues to ensure accurate completion of the submitted request and provide value added servicing.
- Develop a deep understanding of the current compliance related rules that govern the Financial Services Industry including but not limited to Anti-Money
- Participate in departmental projects to improve the current processes and/or systems.
- Learn all facets of the Middle Office Operation including new account set-up, distributions, receipts, trade processing, model changes, non-monetary account changes and monetary requests which include detailed multi-step processes.
- Maintain the highest level of confidentiality, quality and privacy.

What you bring to the table:
- Undergraduate degree and/or equivalent work experience required. Preference in: Accounting, Finance or Business related field.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Access and Outlook.
Attributes we value:
- Knowledge of financial and/or investment services
- Strong dedication to quality customer service
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional interpersonal skills/team player
- Ability to handle multiple tasks
- Ability to work under pressure
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
- Ability to work effectively and productively with others.
- Effectively coordinate, perform and complete multiple duties and assignments concurrently and in a timely manner.
- Ability to prioritize in a high volume environment.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Must be a team player with an ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of Excel and Word for Windows.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, individual may be required to move around the office and from building to building. This may expose the individual to weather conditions outside. The individual has to be able to be stationary at a computer for extended periods of time and occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Our office is an open environment. The individual must be able to successfully work in an open environment with a moderate noise level.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After 50years in business, SEI is a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our Oaks, PA office encompasses 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 networksSEI 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..