Data Product Owner

At SEI we value our employees and believe in driving growth through change. Part of building brave futures is making a concerted effort to develop and challenge our employees to achieve their goals through internal job mobility.

SEI delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, we work with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, lead change, and help protect assets. Technology and operations: The heartbeat of our business.

We work with our clients to take on the whole of business transformation. From the front to back office, our technology solutions build connections that empower our clients to take control and reshape their businesses. We offer end-to-end platforms for wealth and investment management, delivered as flexible outsourced infrastructure solutions that include processing, fund administration, information analytics, and cybersecurity services.

The Investment Manager Services Division (IMS) at SEI is growing rapidly and is seeking new members on our Data product team. A Data Product Owner, will primarily focus on the central management of our client's data. To be successful you will be (or become) the subject matter authority for the overall data stack that supports IMS products and develop an understanding of the platform in which those products operate.

Our clients have increased their appetite for data consumption and IMS has initiated several projects to meet that demand; enhance the integration of fund and portfolio accounting systems with investor data, optimize our data pipelines, evolve our data platform technology to a cloud based solution. This role will help drive the successful implementation of these initiatives for the organization.

What you will do:

• You will have responsibility for the IMS Data Warehouse.

• You will own the implementation of data enhancements in response to client or internal requests and for technical debt items by collaborating with BA and development resources.

• You will engage with partners to understand requirements and articulate acceptance criteria and prioritize the ensuing work.

• You will participate in and share responsibility with high priority data organization initiatives.

• You will either possess or develop a competency with cloud technology and cloud data services.

• You are the SME in this role, providing knowledge and expertise in this business area.

• 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. You will partner with a team with varied strengths and grow your career.

What we need from you:

• BA/BS in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Business or applicable experience.

• 10+ years' experience with a strong background in data management and knowledge of the financial accounting data domain

• Ability to query and analyze large data sets with SQL and/or other languages and tools.

• Competency and work experience with Data Modelling, Database Systems and Data Workflow

• Financial Services experience, preferably FinTech experience in Asset Management or Wealth Management.

• Experience with Agile and Iterative development methodologies.

• Experience with software development management/tracking tools (i.e. JIRA, Confluence, etc.).

What we would like from you:

• Curiosity, critical thinking and attention to detail. Solutions-oriented with strong problem solving skills.

• Provide a vision that helps management advance a strategic direction for the data organization.

• Self-motivation, organization and aim to lead and complete multiple projects in a timely manner without sacrificing quality.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to clearly articulate performance problems and solutions related to complex financial instruments and transactions.

• Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners. As the needs of our clients change, we need to be flexible to change with them.

• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously and to thrive in a project-based environment within a lean team.

• Capacity to work within sophisticated systems and large data sets.

• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. https://www.seic.com/

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.

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