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Our Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a structured and meaningful learning experience designed to prepare them for future careers and help them make informed decisions about their professional aspirations. This 10-week opportunity focuses on building foundational business knowledge while helping interns understand how to effectively operate and grow in a corporate environment.
This opportunity is part of SEI's broader professional and leadership development continuum, designed to support early career talent as they explore potential career paths. While the internship does not guarantee full-time placement, it provides meaningful exposure to SEI's culture, ways of working, and development opportunities that may support future consideration for additional early career programs.
Interns will work in a hybrid model from our corporate headquarters in Oaks, Pennsylvania.
In addition to on-the-job experience, Interns can expect to:
Build foundational professional skills and strengthen business, industry, and technical acumen through a weekly seminar series
Develop practical workplace capabilities through interactive sessions focused on how work gets done in a corporate environment
Participate in an ondemand summer learning plan curated by our People Development team to support business knowledge and professional development
Gain exposure to SEI's business, teams, and culture through handson experiences and group activities
Receive regular coaching and guidance through onetoone sessions with the program manager to support professional growth and career exploration
Connect with members of the broader SEI workforce through career story sessions and informal coffee chats
Build meaningful relationships with fellow interns through several events held throughout the summer
Receive a resume review and professional headshot to support future career opportunities
Qualities successful interns bring to SEI
Academic achievement in Business or Technology related fields of study such as finance, accounting, economics, marketing, computer science, or data analytics
Leadership involvement in university or community organizations (e.g., charities, clubs, athletic teams, honor societies)
A grade point average of 3.5 or above
General awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and an interest in learning how AI can be used responsibly and effectively in a professional work environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A strong work ethic and sense of accountability
Enthusiasm, curiosity, and active participation
Proactiveness and willingness to learn
Thoughtful risk-taking and openness to feedback
Professionalism, respect, and a collaborative mindset
IMS Centralized Reconciliation Overview:
Centralized Reconciliation is part of Investment Manager Services (IMS) and provides independent daily reconciliation services across cash and investment positions for institutional client portfolios. The team performs T+1 reconciliations by comparing internal accounting records against external sources such as custodians and brokers to identify and resolve discrepancies. Centralized Reconciliation serves as a key operational control, supporting NAV accuracy, risk mitigation, and regulatory compliance through standardized processes, documented resolution, and centralized oversight.
IMS Reconciliation Intern:
The Centralized Reconciliation Intern will support the daily reconciliation process for client portfolios by assisting with cash and position reconciliations across multiple asset classes. The intern will gain handson exposure to the full reconciliation lifecycle, including data preparation, exception identification, investigation, and resolution. Working alongside analysts and supervisors, the intern will help ensure that breaks between internal systems and external records are identified, documented, and routed appropriately, contributing to the accuracy and integrity of client reporting.
On a day to day basis, the intern will assist with reviewing reconciliation output, organizing and updating exception trackers, and validating supporting documentation from custodians, brokers, or internal systems. The intern will support analysts during rootcause investigations by gathering data, confirming transaction details, and documenting resolution steps within established tools and workflows such as EZOPS. Additional responsibilities may include supporting daily and monthend reporting, maintaining audit trails, and assisting with dashboards or summaries used by the team to monitor aged breaks and reconciliation status. This role provides practical exposure to operational controls, financial data analysis, and crossteam collaboration within a centralized reconciliation environment.
Criteria:
Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
Coursework in financial accounting, investments, or audit concepts preferred
Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze and reconcile financial data
Comfortable working with large data sets in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office tools
Ability to follow standardized procedures and document work clearly for audit and review purposes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a deadlinedriven, daily production environment
Willingness to ask questions and escalate unresolved issues appropriately
Professional demeanor and ability to collaborate with analysts, supervisors, and partner teams
Prior exposure to reconciliation, accounting, or operational controls is a plus, but not required.
Our Story:
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 is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.
