Investment Solutions Data Analyst

About the Role

SEI's Investment Management Unit (IMU) is looking for an Investment Solutions Data Analyst to join our Data Team. This is a highly visible position and has a direct impact on the data used by SEI’s Investment Management Unit as well as market units. The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the IMU Data Team to acquire new data sets, create new processes/enhance existing ones, and develop solutions to meet the broad needs of the Investment Management Unit and its clients.

What you will do

• Monitor existing data feeds and implement ways to improve investment data flow, data quality, and data consumption
• Acquire new data sets from internal and external sources, and establish processes to transform/store data in internal databases
• Create and monitor daily data integrity reports and processes; perform periodic reconciliation and data scrubs to maintain accuracy and integrity of internal databases
• Work with third party vendors to correct asset setup issues for portfolios in the IMU’s risk system
• Provide front-line quality assurance and controls for data used in the investment management process as well as for executive, portfolio management, and client reporting purposes
• Modify existing and periodically create new controls and procedures to mitigate risk and increase efficiency
• Troubleshoot data issues by working with analysts, portfolio managers, compliance, operations, vendors, clients, etc.
• Automate and increase the efficiency of day-to-day tasks and monthly processes
• Partner with other areas of IMU and SEI market units on projects and new product initiatives

What we need from you

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Computer Systems, Mathematics or MIS
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in financial services
• CFA and/or CIPM designation, or progress towards, is a plus. Reimbursement is provided for pursuing these designations.
• Understanding of traditional and alternative mutual funds and separately managed accounts, and the different types of investments they hold
• Experience with relational databases, SQL, Python, Power BI, or Access is a plus.
• Experience with fund accounting systems and analytical tools such as Factset, Bloomberg, and BlackRock Solutions is a plus
• Understanding of investment performance concepts, performance attribution and risk calculation is a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel required

What we would like from you

• Exceptional analytical skills, strong oral and written communications skills, meticulous and detail-oriented.
• Must be a problem solver, critical thinker, self-motivated and possess a strong work ethic
• A desire to work with data and develop data related skill sets
• Must be process oriented and able to create a process where there is none
• Ability to maintain a project based work schedule
• Must be willing to become a specialist in a team atmosphere
• Ability to define and manage change within existing business processes
• Ability to work independently on concurrent tasks/projects and adhere to deadlines
• Ability to meet high expectations for precision and accuracy
• High degree of initiative and intellectual curiosity
• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

SEI’s competitive advantage

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about. Benefits include:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA)
• Life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage)
• 401(k) match
• Education assistance
• Commuter benefits
• Up to 11 paid holidays/year
• 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires