Business Development Director - Asset Management

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.

Join our growing team at SEI and take the next step in your career. We're seeking a business development director to help us initiate new institutional partnerships within our Asset Management unit. This role offers the opportunity to further your own growth whilst contributing to the success of our clients and SEI.

SEI (NASDAQ:SEIC) is a leading global provider of financial technology, operations, and asset management services within the financial services industry. SEI tailors its solutions and services to help clients more effectively deploy their capital—whether that's money, time, or talent—so they can better serve their clients and achieve their growth objectives. As of March 31, 2025, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.6 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.

What you will do

• Represent an excellent opportunity for a business development professional
• Target large wealth managers, distributors and family offices with SEI's suite of asset management capabilities
• Develop business relationships with new clients
• Maintain an enterprise-first mindset and the ability to cross-sell a range of SEI services
• Build on SEI's reputation in the UK market
• Open and develop new client relationships and distribution channels

Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop asset management relationships with large UK wealth managers, distributors and family offices
• Achieve new business asset and revenue targets
• Create, manage and execute territory go-to-market and sales plans
• Deliver high levels of activity to achieve goals
• Clearly and effectively present SEI investment and business proposition
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to support growth
• Identify opportunities to introduce and cross-sell other SEI services, including technology and operations capabilities
• Work effectively with asset management Solutions and Marketing teams
• Keep current on market conditions, regulation, SEI products and services, and maintain ongoing and effective communication with clients where appropriate
• Adhere to all relevant FCA requirements and compliance, completing all necessary training within the required timeframe
• Familiarise yourself with Financial Promotions regulations and ensure that all financial promotions materials have been approved through the appropriate compliance processes
• Any other ad-hoc projects as required
• Identify and manage risks in line with company policies; complete required risk management training

What we need from you

• You will have a strong existing network with family offices and a track record of winning new business
• You will have an appetite and passion for business development and relationship management
• A buyer-centric mindset and strong desire to initiate new business relationships
• Willingness to build on IFA and wealth management industry and investment management acumen
• Excellent presentation, communication, time management, and organizational skills; ability to work independently and as part of a team

Regulatory Categories

• SMCR - Certified: Certification - Client Dealing - CD0 Meeting with Clients; Certification - Cert Manager
• MiFID II - Staff giving information about investment products, investment services or ancillary services: Qualifications (or willingness to undertake) include IMC, relevant Bachelor's/Master\u2019s, CFA, ACA, ACCA, IAQ, FIA

What we would like from you

• You will have a strong work ethic, be focused and committed to success, and be willing to travel as needed to achieve objectives
• Demonstrate SEI values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun

SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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

After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management and investment operations solutions. Our UK office is based between the City of London and the growing technology hub of Shoreditch. We offer a healthy work-life balance and benefits including private medical care, access to GPs online, enhanced family leave, volunteer days, employee networks and occasional perks.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales