Manager, Investment Fund Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise accounting functions and address accounting challenges for designated mutual funds, CITs, ETFs, and other pooled investment vehicles.

• Act as the primary point of contact for domestic and international fund accounting operations and administration.

• Lead the team responsible for daily accounting activities for assigned funds.

• Assist with annual audits.

• Manage the coordination and onboarding of new funds and clients.

• Serve as a liaison between clients, external service providers, and internal teams.

• Ensure adherence to procedures and controls while providing accurate Net Asset Values (NAVs).

• Supply information to Financial Reporting for annual and semi-annual financial statements.

• Prepare and review SEC filings, such as N-PORT and N-CEN.

• Aid the Tax department with distribution calculations and tax reporting.

• Support Treasury Services with annual fund expense budgets and quarterly updates, including reviewing expense payments.

• Prepare and review materials for the Board.

• Review and approve NAVs, reconciliations, revenue packages, dividend distributions, and other fund administration tasks.

• Communicate with external investment managers regarding daily fund inquiries and resolve issues impacting the funds.

• Conduct performance evaluations and monthly one-on-one meetings with analysts and supervisors.

• Offer career guidance and training opportunities.

• Engage in interviews and hiring processes to fulfill staffing needs.

• Promote team growth, advancement, and disciplinary measures.

• Assist new business development and relationship teams with prospect calls, client visits, and presentations.

• Facilitate the onboarding of new and converted clients by collecting requirements, submitting custom requests, and communicating deliverables.

• Participate in IMS and corporate professional development sessions.

• Identify opportunities for process enhancements across the division and the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience.

• At least 5 years of experience in the fund services sector.

• A minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or management role.

• Demonstrated capability to lead and motivate a team in a daily processing setting.

• Proficient in fund accounting software.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

• Exceptional leadership, planning, time management, and organizational abilities.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Excellent customer service capabilities.

• Knowledge of the financial services industry and a willingness to learn new concepts and systems.

• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and accuracy.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Flexibility to adapt to evolving client requirements.

• Capacity to work in a team-oriented environment.

• Curiosity and critical thinking skills.

• Alignment with SEI values: courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection, and fun.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive support for physical and mental well-being.

• Robust retirement plan.

• Tuition reimbursement options.

• Assistance for working parents.

• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, and FSA.

• Life and disability insurance, with premiums covered for base coverage.

• 401(k) matching contributions.

• Education assistance programs.

• Commuter benefits available.

• Up to 11 paid holidays each year.

• 21 days of PTO annually, pro-rated for new hires, with increases over time.

• Paid parental leave policy.

• Back-up childcare options.

• Paid volunteer days.

• Discounted stock purchase plan.

• Investment options available.

• Access to employee networks.

• Opportunities for professional development sessions.

• Flexible work arrangements: remote role.