Deputy MLRO

Join our growing team at SEI and take the next step in your career. We're seeking a Deputy MLRO to be responsible for supporting the MLRO/Chief FCCO to implement, manage, co-ordinate and oversee an effective Financial Crime Compliance (FCC) framework for SEIL.

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:

• Support the MLRO/Chief FCCO in ensuring SIEL maintains effective systems and controls to meet legal and regulatory requirements relating to money laundering, terrorist financing, financial sanctions, fraud, tax evasion, bribery & corruption and market abuse.  

• Act as the team manager to oversee the day-to-day running of the Firm's FCC team and deputise for the MLRO in their absence.

• Support in the drafting, coordinating, monitoring and maintenance of SIEL’s FCC policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Provide guidance and support to the First Line of Defence (1LOD) AML Operations team and other business areas in their implementation and ongoing oversight of the FCC framework.

• Support the delivery of a robust 2LOD financial crime oversight monitoring and testing.

• Support with the annual financial crime risk assessments to maintain effectiveness of the FCC control framework.

• Review and investigate of internal suspicious activity reports and fraud activities.

• Help identify opportunities for streamlining processes and implement efficiencies that will lead to enhanced client experience.

• Foster a strong culture of compliance by promoting awareness and understanding of financial crime issues at all levels of the Firm.

• Develop and maintain detailed knowledge of the UK legislation, regulations and guidance relating to financial crime.

• Dealing with Ad-hoc project-based tasks as needed.

What we need from you:

• Proven background knowledge in financial crime experience (AML, Sanctions, Fraud, ABC, Facilitation of Anti-Tax Evasion and Market Abuse), preferably with exposure to Private Banking and Assessment Management

• Proven experience in managing teams is required

• Must have a Financial Crime related qualification (ICA, ACAMs or equivalent)

• Be able to work on their own initiative and enjoy the responsibility of delivering outcomes

• Excellent analytical, research and critical thinking skills, with an ability to make informed judgements

• Logical thinker with an attention to detail

• Strong verbal, written communication skills and report writing skills

• A collaborative team player, approachable, self-efficient and influences a positive work environment

• Capable of prioritizing and multi-tasking in a dynamic, fast paced environment

• High degree of personal and professional integrity.

What we would like from you:

• Someone who will embody our SEI Values of courage, integrity, collaboration, inclusion, connection and fun. 

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 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, 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).

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’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 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, 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).

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.