What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Attorney - Investment and Custodial Services position at SEI1GLOBAL?
The Junior-Level Attorney (“Attorney”) will be a member of a team that provides legal and regulatory support for SEI’s operational teams. The Attorney will primarily counsel stakeholders on the laws and regulations underpinning SEI’s custody and trust operations.
SEI Private Trust Company is a federally regulated trust company that provides institutional investment and custody services. The SEI Wealth Platform is a fully integrated, modern platform and provides a unified experience that powers the entire client lifecycle.
The Attorney will be a member of a team that also supports SEI’s investment manager services division, which supports asset managers through fund accounting and administration, transfer agency, and trustee services to collective investment trust. The Attorney will have the opportunity to work on projects that cross all of these platform solutions.
The Attorney will be a member of Legal & Compliance Department and will report to the Managing Director/Attorney – Investment Operations and Technology team.
Core Expectations:
Create sound and reliable work product that can be shared with clients directly.
Demonstrate judgement and be a reliable communicator.
Perform task-based work as well as undertake and execute on longer-term, project-based work.
Work with a team of others (including business, risk, and compliance colleagues) that have similar functions to achieve strategic goals.
Demonstrate an understanding of business and operating environment.
What you will do:The Attorney’s primary responsibilities will be:
Research legislation and regulations impacting the platform services offered to clients, including regulations of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission;
Manage and research positions and issues that arise during implementation of new service and/or ongoing operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies;
Coordinate with operations and various business unit solutions teams to provide legal and compliance guidance with respect to the development of new products and services;
Participate in various activities related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk management;
Perform other assignments as your supervising attorney may direct.
What you bring to the table:
To be considered candidates must demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of SEI:
Law degree from accredited U.S. law school with 1-to-4 years’ experience in a law firm with financial services experience or a financial institution, preferred
Current bar admission
Knowledge of federal laws impacting financial service companies required (custody and trust regulations, preferred) and some experience in dealing with federal regulators. Experience with the OCC preferred.
Experience in regulatory compliance in an operations, custody, trust or similarly regulated area; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a timely and constructive manner
Comfort with a dynamic, often-changing environment
Detail oriented, flexible and a collaborative team player
A high degree of multi-tasking capability
Three professional references
Attributes we value:
Each member of the SEI Legal & Compliance department is expected to consistently demonstrate the following fundamental characteristics in the performance of their work responsibilities:
Hardworking, Smart, Effective, Solution-Oriented, Team Player, High Integrity/Ethics, Good Communicator/Listener, Sound Judgment, Dedicated to Self-Improvement, Self-Aware, Open-Minded, Thoughtful
While the above characteristics are prerequisites for all members of the SEI Legal & Compliance department, employees who consistently demonstrate the following behaviors are able to distinguish themselves and will be recognized and rewarded, including by receiving opportunities for professional growth and career progression:
Passionate, Innovative, Impactful, A Team Builder, Adaptive, Inspirational, A Strategic Thinker, Self-Starting, A Positive Influence
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.
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, 21 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.
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.
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 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 .
SEI Private Trust Company is a federally regulated trust company that provides institutional investment and custody services. The SEI Wealth Platform is a fully integrated, modern platform and provides a unified experience that powers the entire client lifecycle.
The Attorney will be a member of a team that also supports SEI’s investment manager services division, which supports asset managers through fund accounting and administration, transfer agency, and trustee services to collective investment trust. The Attorney will have the opportunity to work on projects that cross all of these platform solutions.
The Attorney will be a member of Legal & Compliance Department and will report to the Managing Director/Attorney – Investment Operations and Technology team.
Core Expectations:
Create sound and reliable work product that can be shared with clients directly.
Demonstrate judgement and be a reliable communicator.
Perform task-based work as well as undertake and execute on longer-term, project-based work.
Work with a team of others (including business, risk, and compliance colleagues) that have similar functions to achieve strategic goals.
Demonstrate an understanding of business and operating environment.
What you will do:The Attorney’s primary responsibilities will be:
Research legislation and regulations impacting the platform services offered to clients, including regulations of the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission;
Manage and research positions and issues that arise during implementation of new service and/or ongoing operations to ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies;
Coordinate with operations and various business unit solutions teams to provide legal and compliance guidance with respect to the development of new products and services;
Participate in various activities related to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk management;
Perform other assignments as your supervising attorney may direct.
What you bring to the table:
To be considered candidates must demonstrate the following to the satisfaction of SEI:
Law degree from accredited U.S. law school with 1-to-4 years’ experience in a law firm with financial services experience or a financial institution, preferred
Current bar admission
Knowledge of federal laws impacting financial service companies required (custody and trust regulations, preferred) and some experience in dealing with federal regulators. Experience with the OCC preferred.
Experience in regulatory compliance in an operations, custody, trust or similarly regulated area; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to balance business partnership with the need to exercise independent judgment and to raise potentially sensitive or contentious issues in a timely and constructive manner
Comfort with a dynamic, often-changing environment
Detail oriented, flexible and a collaborative team player
A high degree of multi-tasking capability
Three professional references
Attributes we value:
Each member of the SEI Legal & Compliance department is expected to consistently demonstrate the following fundamental characteristics in the performance of their work responsibilities:
Hardworking, Smart, Effective, Solution-Oriented, Team Player, High Integrity/Ethics, Good Communicator/Listener, Sound Judgment, Dedicated to Self-Improvement, Self-Aware, Open-Minded, Thoughtful
While the above characteristics are prerequisites for all members of the SEI Legal & Compliance department, employees who consistently demonstrate the following behaviors are able to distinguish themselves and will be recognized and rewarded, including by receiving opportunities for professional growth and career progression:
Passionate, Innovative, Impactful, A Team Builder, Adaptive, Inspirational, A Strategic Thinker, Self-Starting, A Positive Influence
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.
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, 21 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.
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.
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 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 .