Manager, Separately Managed Accounts

Company: SEI Investments
Location: Audubon
Posted on: July 1, 2025

Job Description:

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Separately Managed Accounts team. Our primary goal is to provide the absolute highest level of service, back office support, and personal account management to clients within Investment Manager Services. This unit will provide the administrative support for money managers and their sponsors in the managed account industry. The Manager is responsible for managing a team that is responsible for processing corporate actions and asset data servicing including reference data, security setup, and trade processing within the separately managed account team. This team will work extensively with operations groups within SMA to ensure transactions are processing accurately and efficiently on a daily basis. This position will also provide statistical analysis reporting to management on a monthly basis as well as trend analysis. What you’ll do: You will manage a team of operations analysts and specialists with a focus on corporate actions and asset data servicing including reference data, security setup, and trade processing. Oversee the daily processing of Voluntary and Mandatory corporate events across multiple asset groups. You will act as a subject matter expert for different asset types including but not limited to fixed income, asset backed securities, options, futures, OTC derivatives and equities. You will create and document internal controls and procedures You will liaison with peers in technology, solutions and operations to build, and test new asset data services. Serve as main daily client operational contact for the quality control team. Ensure all established processing procedures and controls are completed accurately and timely on a daily basis. Train and supervise staff on systems, processing, procedures and job responsibilities. Heavy interaction with internal clients (primarily operations teams within SMA) via email and in person in a professional and accurate manner. Cultivate and maintain close relationships with operations teams through proactive measures and creative customer service and operations support. Manage workflow queues throughout the day making sure we are meeting our client’s service level agreements Assist in developing and documenting processes and controls for enhancements to our current quality control process Provide operations support to various groups within SMA valuate, write and discuss employees’ performance appraisals You will conduct performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with your staff and provide career pathing and training. You will also ensure staffing requirements are met by assessing resource requirements, interviewing candidates and hiring employees. You will provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action. Your due diligence and attention to detail during the review process will be key to your team’s success while striving for error free processing. 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 as well as opportunities to streamline for our clients. We see your role as a partnership to our business and want recognize your contributions. What we need from you: BS/BA degree in accounting, finance, business or related field, or the equivalent in education and work experience Minimum of 5 years of fund accounting experience, separately managed accounts experience a plus Minimum of 2 years supervisory or management experience Working knowledge of Bloomberg, S&P, and ICE Data Services. Team player Detail oriented Flexible Ability to adapt to various product deliverables Ability to work under pressure Individual who takes initiative & ownership of assigned responsibilities Ability to identify and resolve/escalate problems. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Strong oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills Knowledge and expertise of the Advent Partner, Investier and Invest One systems preferred Basic knowledge/structure of Fund Accounting principles Experience with various alternative fund structures a plus Ability to analyze issues quickly and independently and take appropriate action under tight time constraints. Must be willing to work in an open floor environment. What we would like from you: A drive to learn new systems and concepts to ultimately have a broad knowledge of the industry. Must have entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take on additional responsibility. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them. Positivity and genuine interest in assisting both colleagues and clients. 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. 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. 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 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.

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