Specialist, Global Regulatory Risk and Compliance (GRRC)

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Position Description:
The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Global Regulatory Risk and Compliance (GRRC) team. Our primary goal is to ensure the successful and accurate completion of certain compliance and administrative servicing requirements for investment manager products for assigned funds. As a Specialist, you will review data being provided by SEI to complete regulatory filings and post-trade compliance notices.

What you’ll do:
› As a specialist, you will serve as a point of contact for internal and external clients for your regulatory and compliance expertise as it pertains to Investment Advisor compliance. You will research regulatory requirements and interpret regulations for various funds. Additionally, you will monitor U.S. government laws and industry updates; keeping abreast of any changes.
› You will serve as a project manager for various filing schedules in support of the regulatory process. You will create and communicate timelines to the appropriate internal and external clients for each filing production cycle. You will facilitate kick-off meetings for each scheduled filing period so that internal and external clients are aware of expectations. Additionally, you will serve as a liaison among the SEI’s internal support teams to ensure efficient and timely reporting.
› You will serve as the primary contact for client questions and inquiries regarding the various requirements and data points of regulatory filings. You’ll identify and resolve issues and errors on a timely basis with appropriate documentation and escalation.
› You will work to create efficiencies and improvements to existing processes and work to develop and/or enhance and document team procedures for various client-specific tasks and other functions as dictated by the services offered by the GRRC team.
› You will test the regulatory reporting module enhancements as part of the on-going release process. Your due diligence and attention to detail during the testing process will be key to your team’s success while striving for error free reporting.
› 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 you bring to the table:
› BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent work experience.
› Minimum of 2 years’ experience in mutual fund or hedge fund industry.
› Strong knowledge of financial, investment industry, especially derivatives
› Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
› Experience with Sungard InvestOne, InvestTier, Investran and SS&C Advent Geneva systems a plus.
› The self-motivation and drive to monitor multiple client deliverables 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 internal and external clients.

Attributes we value:
› 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.
› 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 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 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.