External Custody Analyst at SEI

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial ServicesIndustries

Requirements

  • Ideally working towards IOC (or equivalent)
  • Some experience within financial services, private banking, mutual funds and investment advisory preferred
  • Industry knowledge of private banking, asset management and investment processing preferred
  • Strong understanding of transactional processes within wealth management
  • Ability to identify workflow inefficiencies and deliver solutions
  • Experience in multi-currency asset dealing of Funds, ETFs, Equities and FX
  • Knowledge of SWIFT/FIX format messaging preferred
  • Relevant industry experience
  • Makes judgements and decisions based on analysis, knowledge and experience
  • Ability to brainstorm and troubleshoot
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload
  • Process-oriented with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects with tight delivery schedules
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Responsiveness, accountability and adaptability
  • Embody SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun

Responsibilities

  • Ensure accurate client administration processing and provide value added servicing including the escalation of client related issues
  • Ensure trading deadlines are met to aid timely processing
  • Process and/or approve asset transfer instructions including REMAT & DEMAT
  • Review and clear stock/cash in balances in a timely manner
  • Respond to all client queries in a clear and efficient manner
  • Manage own workflow queues to complete all items by internal and external cut off times
  • Process ongoing account maintenance using internal proprietary systems to process monetary and nonmonetary transactions on client accounts to deadline and SLAs
  • Support the teams MI production
  • Participate in client facing meetings and presentations if required
  • Ensure a high standard of service is provided at all times to maximise the client experience
  • Participate in PSI/Agile releases with respect to client targeted/impacting developments
  • Review existing processes, help identify trends and contributing factors and recommend solutions
  • Escalate any issues to Senior Management immediately
  • Ensure procedures are up to date, complete and accurate
  • Develop basic understanding of UK Operations and in-depth understanding of the department’s with upstream/downstream impacts
  • Liaise with operating and business units as required to resolve processing problems as they arise
  • Cultivate and maintain close external clients’ relationships
  • Build and maintain relationships with agents, brokers and custodians to ensure SLA/KPI are being consistently met
  • Monitor trade flows and ensure timely execution of client trades
  • Provide fast and complete resolution to any trade related issues
  • Oversight of free of payment transfers processes including reconciliation and instruction if required
  • Oversight of all queries related to External custody and Asset Transfers and liaise internally as required

Skills

External Custody
CASS8
Free of Payment
Asset Transfers
REMAT
DEMAT
Reconciliation
Trade Execution
Client Administration
Proprietary Systems
Agile

SEI

Business and technology management consulting firm

About SEI

SEI provides consulting services focused on business and technology management. The firm works with clients to implement customized solutions and manage critical projects, particularly in sectors like healthcare. SEI's consultants collaborate closely with clients to tackle urgent and complex challenges, ensuring that each solution is specifically designed to meet the client's needs. Unlike many competitors, SEI is employee-owned, which fosters a strong commitment to client success and service quality. The company's goal is to enhance organizational performance through effective technology use and strategic planning, while also expanding its presence in various locations, including a new office in Charlotte.

Cincinnati, OhioHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
$705.3KTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options

Risks

Increased competition from AI-adopting firms challenges SEI's market position.
Economic uncertainties may reduce budgets for consulting services, impacting SEI's revenue.
Rapid technological changes require continuous adaptation, straining SEI's resources.

Differentiation

SEI is employee-owned, enhancing commitment and service quality.
SEI offers tailored solutions, ensuring client-specific business and technology strategies.
SEI has a strong presence in multiple locations, including a new Charlotte office.

Upsides

SEI benefits from increased demand for digital transformation consulting post-pandemic.
Growing interest in employee-owned models boosts SEI's employee engagement and retention.
SEI's partnership with Canoe enhances its alternative investment data management capabilities.

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