Business Analyst – Alternatives Fund Accounting & Transfer Agency

February 20, 2026

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. Business Analyst – Alternatives Fund Accounting & Transfer AgencyAbout the RoleWe are seeking a technology‑focused Business Analyst with strong fund accounting experience. The role supports new‑client onboarding, data migration, solution design, platform configuration, and process optimisation across fund accounting and transfer agency workflows.Key Responsibilities• Support ETL activities, data validation, and reconciliation across core fund accounting and TA datasets.• Contribute to solution design, including future‑state workflows, data flows, and best‑practice operating models.• Assist with new‑client platform configuration (static data, investor structures, accounting rules, reporting).• Identify automation opportunities and help prototype simple SQL/Python/Power Automate solutions.• Produce clear BA artefacts: process maps, data mapping, requirements, and test cases.• Support testing cycles (integration, UAT) and maintain traceability across requirements.• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, Fund Accounting, and TA teams to resolve issues and refine operating models.Required Skills & Experience• 2–4 years’ experience in fund accounting (alternatives preferred).• Strong analytical skills with experience handling financial datasets.• Good Excel skills; exposure to SQL and automation products and processes.• Experience working on system or operational change initiatives.Preferred• Familiarity with Geneva, Investran, or similar.• Exposure to automation, dashboards, or data quality controls.• Understanding of SDLC and agile ways of working.Personal Attributes• Detail‑oriented, analytical, proactive.• Strong communicator across technical and non‑technical audiences.• Collaborative and comfortable working in cross‑functional teamsSomeone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. Please see our website for more information. <a href="https://www.seic.com/" target="_blank">https://www.seic.com/</a>SEI’s Competitive Advantage:To help you stay energised, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, strong pension plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid working environment, and a work-life balance that enables you to relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futuresSM—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, 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.SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (‘SIEL’) is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 191713).SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…<div><div><div><div>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 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).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, <a href="https://assets.phenompeople.com/CareerConnectResources/prod/SEI1GLOBAL/documents/AIEthicsPolicyforHiringTeams_LegalEdited_Final-1756218563464.pdf" target="_blank">please ensure you have reviewed and adhere to our AI use guidelines</a>. </div></div></div></div>

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