Senior Operations Analyst, Depositary

SEI Investments is a leading global provider of asset management and investment technology solutions.  The company’s innovative solutions help corporations, financial institutions, financial advisors, and affluent families create and manage wealth. SEI is a people focused organization which encourages and recognizes employee development as being a critical component in the provision of excellent client service. An open, collaborative and detail oriented environment underpins this business objective.

Whilst the parent company has its principal offices in the United States, the SEI Group comprises operating subsidiaries in the EU, UK, Cayman Islands and Canada. The SEI Group’s operations in Ireland are carried out through three entities based in Dublin that conduct the Group’s business of managing proprietary UCITS and AIF funds, as well as providing administration and depositary services to funds established by third party investment managers. 

The Depositary Company provides depositary services to Irish and Non-Irish domiciled funds and is responsible for overseeing funds to ensure that they are managed in compliance with regulatory requirements and the constitutional documents. To fulfil this requirement the Depositary liaises with Investment Managers, Global Custodians, Prime Brokers and Administrators on an ongoing basis.

What you’ll do:

• The candidate will be required to work both independently and as part of a team to ensure that SEI and its clients are in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

• Perform compliance and NAV reviews in accordance with the Depositary’s policies and procedures.

• Perform and review daily cash-flow monitoring

• Perform asset verification checks

• Liaise with the global sub-custodians, administrator and prime brokers, as required

• Participate in new fund launches

• Participate in on-site visits to sub-custodians and administrators

• Review financial statements, prospectus, and other fund documentation.

• Meet client and investor reporting deliverables and deadlines

• Develop and maintain strong business relationship with colleagues

• Adhoc tasks / projects as required

What you will bring to the table:

• A third level business or finance degree or professional qualification

• 2 years+ experience in funds administration and/or depositary focused on NAV preparation and/or performance of compliance reviews

Attributes we value:

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills;

• Strong organizational and administrative skills;

• Ability to multi-task, prioritise work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential;

• Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities;

• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem solving skills;

• Detail-oriented;

• Team player;

• Flexible / Adaptable;

• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun.

Benefits you can expect:

Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents up to the age of 18 years. Pension Scheme. Tax Saver Travel Benefits. Bike to Work Scheme. On-site Gym with Fitness Classes and 1:1 PT Sessions. Club Supplement. Education Assistance. Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements as well as 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year. Life Assurance. Annual Employee Share Participation Scheme.

We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model and flexible working hours.

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…

We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and are (literally) invested in your success; we know that a healthy, happy and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer our employees benefits which include private medical care for you and your family, educational assistance scheme and actively encourage work life balance.

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