Supervisor, Alternative Investment Funds (HYBRID)

SEI•Upper Providence Township, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Alternative Investment Funds team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional customer service and administration servicing for our clients’ assigned hedge and private equity funds. As a Fund Accounting Supervisor, you will act as an intermediary between the funds and their investment managers and serve as the official record keeper for the funds. You will also train and supervise the accounting analysts on the team.

Requirements

BA / BS in Business, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or equivalent professional experience.
Minimum 2 years experience in the fund services industry, alternatives experience preferred.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel.
Self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner 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 your clients and other service providers.

Nice To Haves

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.
Attention-to-detail to ensure that all deliverables consistently meet the highest standard of quality and accuracy.
Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Flexibility to change with the needs of our clients.
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.
Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

Responsibilities

Pricing and maintaining timely records for hedge and private equity holdings using various external pricing resources.
Performing timely reconciliations regarding Net Asset Values and providing accounting reports.
Communicating the transactions associated with the fund(s).
Working closely with internal and external clients to provide accurate and thorough accounting packages.
Coordinating and supporting various year-end audit engagements in accordance with GAAP accounting standards.
Performing due-diligence to ensure clients are in compliance with government laws and regulations.
Training and supervising accounting analysts on systems, processing, procedures, and job responsibilities.
Assisting in managing a team environment that encourages self-motivation, organization and drive to complete multiple client deliverables in a timely manner without sacrificing excellence or quality.
Performing due diligence and attention to detail during the review process of the fund accountant analysts work.
Corresponding with external investment managers regarding day-to-day fund inquiries including reconciliations, coordinating scheduled deliverables, and escalation concerns.
Assisting the manager with conducting performance appraisals, monthly one-on-ones with the team analysts and provide career pathing and training.
Ensuring staffing requirements are met by participating in analyst interviews.
Teaming with the manager to provide and foster a team environment to include individual development, promotions and disciplinary action.
Identifying processes across the division and organization through attending and participating in various IMS and corporate professional development sessions.
Partnering with a diverse team and growing your career.