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Chicago, Illinois, United States
Onsite
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, manage change, and help protect assets. Technology and operations: The heartbeat of our business.
We work with our clients to tackle the whole of business transformation. From the front to back office, our technology solutions create 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.
As a Product Manager, you will primarily focus on executing on the product roadmap. To be successful you will be (or become) the subject matter expert for the products you support, and have an understanding of the overall platform in which those products operate. The Product Manager acts as the primary facilitator among the development teams, the other Product Team leaders, Development Teams, and the user community (clients and operations) in support of their products.
What you will do:
Coordinate and execute detailed requirements gathering & documentation for one/more assigned products.
Review and refine a backlog of requirements using tools like Jira and Confluence
Lead and facilitate all agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
You are the SME in this role, providing knowledge and expertise in this business area/product
Create and deliver communications throughout the development cycle to stakeholders at all levels, including release planning content, feature/story-level acceptance criteria new/modified functionality overviews, user guides, and release notes.
Own product quality and performance through consistent delivery
What we need from you:
BA/BS in Computer Science, MIS, Mathematics, Finance, Accounting, Business or applicable experience.
5+ years’ experience with a strong background in Product and Development disciplines
Financial Services experience, preferably FinTech experience in Asset Management or Wealth Management.
Experience with Agile and Iterative development methodologies.
Demonstratable experience using AI tooling for product design, strategy and software testing
What we would like from you:
Ability to synthesize information arising from multiple directions, and generalize specific issues or requests into functional requirements for broader application.
High levels of creativity and attention to detail.
Solutions-oriented with strong problem solving skills and system-based thinking.
Understand product decision impacts and trade-offs
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to use AI tooling to go from idea generation to artifact creation quickly when communicating with stakeholders.
Demonstrated leadership experience as a team lead or similar role.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. 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 complex 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/
The base salary pay for this role is $125,000 - $140,000 per year.
This position will also be eligible to earn a discretionary bonus each year, subject to company approval.
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.