Project Manager - 18 month contract

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. Position Description: This individual will be required to work closely with Operations and Management teams to provide project level oversight for a significant AML technology project for EMEA. You will be responsible for managing both internal stakeholders and internal project. The focus will be on ensuring AML compliance is embedded in project planning and execution, resource collaboration and integrating AML requirements into operational and technical project components, all while ensuring a continuous focus on delivering the project on time and within budget. Reporting into the Senior Manager, AML Operations. Candidates should have a high level of understanding of Fund Administration and or other relevant financial disciplines. What you’ll do:

• Work with management to ensure scope of project is well defined, ensure milestones and project resources are well tracked and projects are delivered on time
• Work with internal stakeholders to progress the project, identify where resource requirements exist and take ownership of task completion to move projects forward
• Fully support the operational teams and assist in strategic business decision making
• Work with operational teams in assessing current processes and mapping out potential improvements where required
• If change is necessary, work with operations to implement that change
• Knowledge of fund administration, depository services and/or ‘administration’ products (i.e., fund administration, depositary services and relevant technology)
• Co-ordinate with project and internal stakeholder to proactively and effectively move agendas forward
• Assist in the development and implementation of departmental procedures
• Minute and support governance meetings, in line with internal guidelines
• Ensure HR policies are applied and maintained
• Carry out all duties assigned to your role under the Company’s Safety Statement, to ensure Health, Safety and Well-being for all employees for whom you have responsibility

What you bring to the Table:

• A third level qualification in Finance or related field is preferred
• A professional qualification in project management or business analysis an advantage
• At least 7 years’ experience in a Fund Administration, business analysis/project management experience is a plus
• Experience in managing AML-related projects or initiatives preferred
• Knowledge of AML and/or Financial Crime and various fund domiciles regulatory requirements an advantage
• Fluency in English Language (both verbal and written) essential
• Strong technical background

Attributes we value: … And are essential to the role;

• Proven ability to manage multiple agendas and achieve results
• Strong oral, written communication and presentation skills
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Individual who takes initiative and ownership of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to analyse issues quickly and independently and take appropriate action under tight time constraints
• Ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Positive ‘can do’ attitude with excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented
• Team player
• Flexible / Adaptable

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.