Specialist I, Collective Investment Trust

SEI•Upper Providence Township, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking a new member to join the Collective Investment Trust Admin team. As a Specialist, you will be responsible for administrative servicing requirements for Collective Investment Trust funds. You will be a subject matter expert for specific Collective Investment Trust functions with respect to investor on-boarding. You will be responsible for the on-boarding of all investors into any of our CITs and addressing questions / issues that arise during that process. You may be tasked with developing processes to improve the onboarding process for future investors. You will be responsible for communicating directly with external stakeholders, including recordkeepers, advisors, consultants, and plan sponsors. You will provide additional support for certain CIT relationships as needed. You will communicate with appropriate internal teams or client teams to resolve open issues and questions, reaching out to internal technology support and vendor support when necessary to resolve any production issues or system support queries. You will manage daily activities associated with collective funds; including but not limited to new account openings, administrative support, and operational setups, which includes communication with external third-parties and clients. 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. You will have the opportunity to partner with a diverse team and grow your career.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent experience.
Minimum 2 years experience in any of the following fields: Investor Services, On-Boarding, Collective Trust Funds, Client Service, Retirement Plan Administration, trust and/or fund administration.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
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.
Detailed oriented and the ability to work independently or with team members to meet deadlines.
Excellent customer service skills as you will be communicating daily with internal and external clients.

Nice To Haves

Collective Investment Trust experience preferred.
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.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize daily workload.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Flexibility to change as the needs of our clients change.
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.
Embody SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

Responsibilities

Be a subject matter expert for specific Collective Investment Trust functions with respect to investor on-boarding.
On-board all investors into any of our CITs and address questions/issues that arise during that process.
Develop processes to improve the onboarding process for future investors.
Communicate directly with external stakeholders, including recordkeepers, advisors, consultants, and plan sponsors.
Provide additional support for certain CIT relationships as needed.
Communicate with appropriate internal teams or client teams to resolve open issues and questions.
Reach out to internal technology support and vendor support when necessary to resolve any production issues or system support queries.
Manage daily activities associated with collective funds; including but not limited to new account openings, administrative support, and operational setups, which includes communication with external third-parties and clients.
Identify processes across the division and organization through professional development sessions.
Partner with a diverse team.