2026 Intern - IMS Reconciliation Intern

SEI•Upper Providence Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a structured and meaningful learning experience designed to prepare them for future careers and help them make informed decisions about their professional aspirations. This 10-week opportunity focuses on building foundational business knowledge while helping interns understand how to effectively operate and grow in a corporate environment. This opportunity is part of SEI’s broader professional and leadership development continuum, designed to support early career talent as they explore potential career paths. While the internship does not guarantee full-time placement, it provides meaningful exposure to SEI’s culture, ways of working, and development opportunities that may support future consideration for additional early career programs. Interns will work in a hybrid model from our corporate headquarters in Oaks, Pennsylvania. In addition to on-the-job experience, Interns can expect to: Build foundational professional skills and strengthen business, industry, and technical acumen through a weekly seminar series Develop practical workplace capabilities through interactive sessions focused on how work gets done in a corporate environment Participate in an on‑demand summer learning plan curated by our People Development team to support business knowledge and professional development Gain exposure to SEI’s business, teams, and culture through hands‑on experiences and group activities Receive regular coaching and guidance through one‑to-one sessions with the program manager to support professional growth and career exploration Connect with members of the broader SEI workforce through career story sessions and informal coffee chats Build meaningful relationships with fellow interns through several events held throughout the summer Receive a resume review and professional headshot to support future career opportunities Qualities successful interns bring to SEI Academic achievement in Business or Technology related fields of study such as finance, accounting, economics, marketing, computer science, or data analytics Leadership involvement in university or community organizations (e.g., charities, clubs, athletic teams, honor societies) A grade point average of 3.5 or above General awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and an interest in learning how AI can be used responsibly and effectively in a professional work environment Strong written and verbal communication skills A strong work ethic and sense of accountability Enthusiasm, curiosity, and active participation Proactiveness and willingness to learn Thoughtful risk-taking and openness to feedback Professionalism, respect, and a collaborative mindset IMS Centralized Reconciliation Overview: Centralized Reconciliation is part of Investment Manager Services (IMS) and provides independent daily reconciliation services across cash and investment positions for institutional client portfolios. The team performs T+1 reconciliations by comparing internal accounting records against external sources such as custodians and brokers to identify and resolve discrepancies. Centralized Reconciliation serves as a key operational control, supporting NAV accuracy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance through standardized processes, documented resolution, and centralized oversight. IMS Reconciliation Intern: The Centralized Reconciliation Intern will support the daily reconciliation process for client portfolios by assisting with cash and position reconciliations across multiple asset classes. The intern will gain hands‑on exposure to the full reconciliation lifecycle, including data preparation, exception identification, investigation, and resolution. Working alongside analysts and supervisors, the intern will help ensure that breaks between internal systems and external records are identified, documented, and routed appropriately, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of client reporting. On a day‑to-day basis, the intern will assist with reviewing reconciliation output, organizing and updating exception trackers, and validating supporting documentation from custodians, brokers, or internal systems. The intern will support analysts during root‑cause investigations by gathering data, confirming transaction details, and documenting resolution steps within established tools and workflows such as EZOPS. Additional responsibilities may include supporting daily and month‑end reporting, maintaining audit trails, and assisting with dashboards or summaries used by the team to monitor aged breaks and reconciliation status. This role provides practical exposure to operational controls, financial data analysis, and cross‑team collaboration within a centralized reconciliation environment.

Requirements

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
Coursework in financial accounting, investments, or audit concepts preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and reconcile financial data
Comfortable working with large data sets in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
Ability to follow standardized procedures and document work clearly for audit and review purposes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadline‑driven, daily production environment
Willingness to ask questions and escalate unresolved issues appropriately
Professional demeanor and ability to collaborate with analysts, supervisors, and partner teams
Prior exposure to reconciliation, accounting, or operational controls is a plus, but not required

Responsibilities

Assist with reviewing reconciliation output
Organize and update exception trackers
Validate supporting documentation from custodians, brokers, or internal systems
Support analysts during root‑cause investigations by gathering data, confirming transaction details, and documenting resolution steps within established tools and workflows such as EZOPS
Support daily and month‑end reporting
Maintain audit trails
Assist with dashboards or summaries used by the team to monitor aged breaks and reconciliation status