ESG Controller

SEI is looking for a collaborative, results-driven individual to lead our ESG reporting strategy and data gathering processes along with building and enhancing our corporate sustainability program, working in close partnership with other leaders across our global business.

This individual will work with executive leadership to primarily develop and refine SEI’s reporting strategy as well as addressing corporate sustainability issues. Working cross-functionally, this individual will develop policies, standards, and practices to accurately report ESG requirements and enhance corporate sustainability strategies established by the company, and ensure that relevant teams across our organization have the tools, knowledge and resources to carry that vision forward. This role will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and Controller.

This role is hybrid and requires a minimum of 3 days per week in our Oaks, PA headquarters.

What you will do:

• Reporting and Disclosure: Develop, implement and enforce SEI’s global sustainability reporting framework and integrate it into the Company’s financial reporting process including a SOX-like internal control framework over the ESG data gathering and reporting processes. Work closely with investor relations and other functions to support the production of SEI’s annual Corporate Social Responsibility and CDP reports. Ensure that SEI continues to follow best practices and applies leading frameworks to its disclosures. Support our global asset management businesses in the preparation of regulatory reports in connection with initiatives such as UK Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures, UK Stewardship Code and Principles for Responsible Investment.
• Strategy: Work closely with leaders from across our business to develop, lead and enforce SEI’s corporate sustainability reporting strategy, ensuring alignment with current ESG frameworks established by the SEC and other global authorities including but not limited to operational and supply chain sustainability, ESG-related corporate risk assessment, corporate sustainability reporting, and sustainability-related regulatory compliance globally. Serve as a subject-matter expert to advise on corporate sustainability topics across our business.
• Governance: Participate in SEI’s internal governance activities focused on corporate sustainability compliance, reporting and other sustainability matters, working with leaders from across SEI’s corporate functions. Work closely with the Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Risk Officer and Chief Financial Officer to support and facilitate senior executive oversight of sustainability reporting and ESG issues across the organization.
• Risk Management: Work closely with the Enterprise Risk Management team to support annual climate and ESG risk assessments. Ensure methodologies meet best practice and provide insights and action plans to ensure appropriate management of identified ESG risks.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Monitor client, investor, employee and other stakeholder expectations for corporate sustainability and ESG. Make recommendations to enhance programs to meet stakeholder needs as they evolve.

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or other relevant graduate degree is a plus.
• At least 8 years’ work experience in a combination of ESG reporting, accounting and financial reporting, internal controls or a related field. Experience in financial services and/or FinTech a plus.
• Understanding of current and emerging sustainability regulatory landscape in the United States including SEC Reporting Rules and abroad, including CSRD. Understanding of corporate sustainability regulations in the United Kingdom, European Union, and/or Canada a plus.
• Experience with corporate sustainability reporting frameworks and platforms including SASB, TCFD, and CDP, as well as data collection and management.

What we would like from you:

• A history of progressively expanding responsibilities and experience building and leading teams. Ability to influence others and lead teams with indirect authority.
• Demonstrated success working cross-functionally to set strategy and deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to translate complex ideas for a lay audience.
• Strong project management skills and an attention to detail.
• A commitment to operating with the highest of integrity and ethics.
• 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/

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 / affirmative action 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.