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.
Position Description:
The Fund Accounting Senior Director provides strategic and operational leadership across Fund Accounting. Reporting to the Head of Operations, this role ensures operational excellence and outstanding client service, while driving cross-departmental initiatives and supporting business development. Candidates must have a strong understanding of Alternative Fund structures and the ability to design and drive efficient, scalable processes.
What you will do:
Collaborate with the Head of Operations and department heads to define and execute business strategy.
Oversee Fund Accounting teams, ensuring efficient, scalable, and controlled processes.
Continually evaluate and enhance operational models, leveraging technology and best practices.
Act as lead fund accounting subject matter expert in automation efforts and technology business case development
Maintain high client service standards, proactively managing client relationships and addressing emerging risks or opportunities.
Ensure all operational processes meet regulatory requirements and internal controls.
Lead, coach, and develop managers and teams, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvement.
Support business development, acting as a subject matter expert in client/prospect meetings.
Drive and lead strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives.
Identify and develop high-potential talent, ensuring robust succession plans within operational teams.
Champion SEI Company HR policies and ensure all are applied and maintained.
Ensure financial goals are achieved.
Drive and lead strategic project initiatives
Required Leadership Qualities:
Visionary Thinking: Ability to set a clear direction, inspire teams, and align operational goals with the broader business strategy.
Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at building relationships across all levels, fostering collaboration between departments, and influencing stakeholders to drive positive change.
People Development: Demonstrated commitment to coaching, mentoring, and developing talent, with a focus on succession planning and team growth.
Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams through change, challenge accepted norms and drive continuous improvement in processes and culture.
Decision-Making: Strong judgment and decisiveness, especially under pressure, with a solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.
Integrity & Accountability: Acts as a role model for ethical behavior, transparency, and accountability, championing company values and HR policies.
Communication: Exceptional communication and presentation skills, able to articulate complex ideas clearly and motivate teams toward shared objectives.
Resilience & Adaptability: Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, evolving environment, adapting leadership style as needed to meet organizational goals.
What you will bring to the table:
15+ years’ experience in management roles in fund operations, with significant exposure to fund accounting, private markets, and hedge funds.
Strong knowledge of alternative fund structures, fund domiciles, regulatory requirements, and fund fee calculations.
Proven track record in strategic thinking, operational leadership, and change management.
Demonstrable relationship building skills both internally and externally and across all levels
Ability to execute change and continually challenge accepted norms
Solutions focused with strong attention to detail
Strong data management skills
Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
Attributes we value:
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task, prioritize work and manage time to maximize efficiency and to meet strict deadlines.
Solutions focused with strong attention to detail.
Demonstrable relationship building skills both internally and externally and across all levels.
Benefits you can expect:
Healthcare for yourself, your spouse and any dependents under 18 years old. Pension Scheme, Life Assurance & Group Income Protection. Education Assistance, Sports Club Supplement, Tax Saver Travel Benefits, 2 Paid Volunteer Days per year, Employee Share Participation Scheme and Competitive Family & Annual Leave Entitlements.
We are focused on ensuring a healthy work-life balance and offer 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.
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.