Manager Research - Director

What you'll do:

• You will work closely with colleagues across the global manager research team to ensure identification of best of breed managers, including supervising and mentoring junior team members
• You'll participate on the Manager Review Committee with oversight of recommendations across asset classes
• Be responsible for building relationships with investment managers and act as a point of contact to provide information about the managers to members of the SEI Global Market Units
• You will play an active role in developing SEI's intellectual capital around Global Manager Research
• Engage in strategic business development initiatives
• Contribute to and promote SEI's external image through presentations, thought leadership and communication
• You'll be responsible for conducting in-depth due diligence through a combination of qualitative and quantitative analysis to assess manager skill. Due diligence will include data analysis, manager conference calls and on-site visits, and preparation of written due diligence reports
• Analyse manager portfolios to understand drivers of risk and return, alpha composition and the robustness of the strategy in various market environments. The analysis is focused on assessing a manager's competitive advantage versus its relevant peers
• Compose cogent, refutable investment theses for recommended managers, focused on investment edge
• Accept accountability for recommended manager decisions

Your role will be one of player/coach. You will carry a long-term responsibility to help further develop and implement a process driven culture in a constructive fashion. Delivering convictions with an open mind and the ability to work well in a team environment is essential.

What you'll bring to the table:

• You will have extensive experience working in Manager Research for a Fund Manager
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) qualification required
• You will possess prior experience in team management and talent development
• Fixed Income asset class experience essential
• You will demonstrate excellent investment judgment
• Demonstrated success in team leadership
• Strong process orientation required
• Experience in portfolio management or statistical modelling a plus

Attributes we value:

• Strong quantitative, analytical and problem solving skills. Detail oriented and ability to synthesis data and make deductive decisions.
• Excellent communication skills - written, verbal and presentation skills for internal/external audiences as well as strong listening and questioning skills
• Robust organisational skills and ability to work effectively under pressure
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and work ethic.
• Willingness to take initiative, exercise independent judgment and act decisively
• Naturally curious and inquisitive

SEI is an equal opportunities employer and so much more...

After 50 years, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment management, investment processing and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. The open plan nature of our office space, flowing lines and numerous art installations are designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognise 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, access to GPs online for appointments, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, access to thriving employee networks and not forgetting free fruit twice a week.

SEI Investments (Europe) Limited ('SIEL') is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).

Salary: Competitive salary offered

Posting date: 9th April 2019

Closing date: 7th May 2019