Entry Level Trading Operations Jobs in Pennsylvania

The Investment Manager Services Unit (IMS) is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Institutional Private Client – Trade Settlements team. Our primary goal is to provide exceptional front-middle-and back office solutions to investment managers. This is an entry level position, where training and support will be provided. As an IPC Settlements Analyst, you serve as the record keeper for trades; you will be responsible for reviewing and processing trade settlements, confirmations, and life cycle events. What you will do: You will work closely with clients, counterparties, custodian banks, and prime brokers to ensure timely settlement of trades. To do this, you will ensure that our clients' trades are captured correctly in the portfolio accounting system and within the trading system; set up accurate account and broker instructions in vendor applications. You perform analyses of processed transactions that have occurred within the trading system; including researching failed trades and reviewing and resolving differences relating to intra-system reconciliations. You will communicate with clients' teams and internal 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. 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 as well as opportunities to streamline for our clients. We see your role as a partnership to our business and want recognize your contributions. What we need from you: BA / BS in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or equivalent professional experience. Internship experience preferred. Intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel. The 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. What we would like from you: A drive to learn new systems and concepts to ultimately have a broad knowledge of the industry. Must have entrepreneurial spirit and willingness to take on additional responsibility. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them. Positivity and genuine interest in assisting both colleagues and clients. Curiosity and critical thinking: 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. Regular and reliable attendance in accordance with position, business and/or client needs. Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Benefits include 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, 16 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more. SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more... Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/ For this position, SEI is not hiring individuals who require sponsorship for employment or continued employment now or anytime in the future. 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. We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI. The position title reflected in this job description is aligned with SEI's current internal job architecture. As part of SEI's role and career framework, internal job titles may not directly correspond to external market titles and may differ from titles previously assigned during an employee's tenure or at the time of hire. SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more... After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we're (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks. SEI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. AI Acceptable Use in the application and interview process: SEI acknowledges the growing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools into individuals' personal and professional lives. If you intend to incorporate the use of any AI tools at any stage of the application and/or interview process, please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines. We are global provider of technology, operations, and asset management services for the financial services industry. We tailor our solutions to help clients make effective use of their capital—whether that's money, time, or talent—so they can grow and better serve their clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr