Implementation Specialist, Alternative Investment Funds at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania

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IMS | Operations & AccountingImplementation Specialist, Alternative Investment FundsOaks, PA | Corporate HeadquartersWhen 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.Position Description:The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Program Management Office (PMO) team. Our primary goal is to provide program level oversight for projects across the Investment Management Services market unit and project management level resources to manage both new client and internal projects. The team's focus is on resource collaboration, identifying and taking advantage of synergies across the group with regard to approach and project templates, reducing the complexity of internal and client communications, all while ensuring a continuous focus on delivering on time and on budget. The primary responsibility of the Implementation Specialist is to manage conversion related functions and act in a Subject Matter Expert capacity for production related inquires. This includes overseeing, coordinating and implementing specific activities required to process within the day to day operations, as noted below. This position requires interfacing with clients, internal operation teams, solutions, product development, relationship managers, and other groups within SEI.What you'll do:< >Manage data conversion activities related to the Portfolio Accounting platform.Define strategy & roadmap for technology related enhancements to portfolio accounting systems.Provide ongoing evaluations of portfolio accounting technology solutions and capabilities to ensure alignment with business objectives. Identify areas of risk, while monitoring the current environment, potential improvement areas, and the financial implications of those decisions.Gather, validate, document, and facilitate implementation of business requirements for technology initiatives (includes business/data requirements, data flows, data modeling, workflow context and design, and user interface designs).Liaise closely with clients, operations teams, portfolio accounting, and fund accounting to gather business requirements, debug issues, and provide general support for portfolio accounting systems.Act as a go-to portfolio accounting resource for any questions, enhancements and bug fixes while working closely with the development team.Assist with system upgrades, working with vendors/consultants, maintaining project plans, and testing plans.Document and maintain business requirement and test plans as needed.Work with developers to drive the implementation of business requirements, taking ownership from requirement gathering, setting user expectations, to final testing, and signoff prior to production release.Work in a fast-paced, team environment, keeping up with ongoing business requirements and priorities.Train other portfolio accounting users on system functionality.Assist with technical sales support as needed.BS/BA in Accounting with MBA preferred3+ years experience in financial service industry supporting Fund Accounting Services.3+ years experience with Portfolio Accounting System in an implementation support role3+ years experience managing conversionExcellent communication skills (verbal, written and presentation)Strong technical knowledge and ability to communicateStrong analytical skills, problem solving and organizational skillsAbility to work independently and with others in an effective and professional mannerFamiliarity with security setup and valuation of bonds, options, currency forwards and swaps is highly preferred.Familiarity with Order Management Systems or similar is desirableManaging large amounts of data extracts in Excel for debugging purposesWorking knowledge of any scripting or object oriented programming languageA 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.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. SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more...After 50 years 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. 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.