Assistant Manager, Investor Services

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions. The company's innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization that encourages and recognizes employee development as a critical component of excellent client service. The SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada, with Irish operations conducted through three entities based in Dublin that manage proprietary UCITS and AIF funds and provide administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers.

Position Description: This management position is within the alternatives unit of SEI and will involve supporting the manager in the running of the Investor Services team. Candidates must have a high level of understanding of Private Market structures and the associated transfer agency process of such structures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the Investor Services Private Equity team within SEI.
• Ensure a smooth investor account opening process.
• Ensure investor requests for information are dealt with efficiently.
• Ensure the quality of work is maintained at a high standard and that all investor correspondence is sent timely and accurately.
• Ensure all payments made to investors are accurate.
• Assist with the review of Limited Partnership Agreements and OMs pre launch of each Fund and identify potential operating issues.
• Develop relationships with all client contacts including investment professionals, investors, lawyers, auditors and banking personnel.
• Supervise staff on systems, processing, procedures and job responsibilities; train, coach and mentor new employees, develop and motivate staff within the sub unit; provide input and feedback regarding employees' ongoing performance/development/appraisals; organize and run team meetings.
• Work closely with the Private Equity Fund Accounting team.
• Meet all reporting deliverables and enforce adherence to service standards and specified deadlines.
• Generate ideas and ongoing assessment of operational service model for improvement.
• Maintain good working relationships with external clients, investors and internal relationship managers, as well as other business units within SEI.
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental procedures.
• Carry out all duties assigned under the Company's Safety Statement to ensure Health, Safety and Wellbeing for all employees for whom you have responsibility.
• Work on projects or ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in a transfer agency role, with at least 3 years in a Private Equity role.
• Experience in working on a Private Equity accounting system, preferably Investran.
• Strong knowledge of Private Equity structures and various fund domiciles regulatory requirements.
• Strong understanding of the capital call process, sub closes, equalisation, distributions and waterfall calculations.
• Experience in reviewing Limited Partnership Agreements and OMs.
• Understanding of AML regulations.
• Experience in supervisory/management skills and/or coaching/mentoring.
• Proficiency in PC applications.
• Third level degree in Finance or a related field.

Attributes / Soft Skills

• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills.
• Strong coordination and relationship management skills.
• Leadership and supervisory skills.
• Fluency in English (both verbal and written).
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to take initiative and ownership of responsibilities.
• Positive "can do" attitude with excellent problem solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to multi task, prioritise work and manage time efficiently to meet strict deadlines.
• Flexible and adaptable.

Benefits

• Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years.
• Pension Scheme.
• Tax Saver Travel Benefits.
• Bike to Work Scheme.
• On site gym with fitness classes and 1:1 PT sessions.
• Club subsidies.
• Education assistance.
• Competitive family & annual leave entitlements and 2 paid volunteer days per year.
• Life assurance & group income protection.
• Employee share participation scheme.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.