Client Portfolio Relationship Manager

About the position SEI’s Institutional business delivers a range of solutions tailored to clients’ investment implementation preferences. As one of the earliest and largest providers of outsourced investment management services, SEI’s Outsourced CIO (OCIO) platform supports institutional investors who delegate investment management decisions through a flexible and scalable implementation model. Join our Institutional team at SEI, where we are seeking a Client Portfolio Manager to support our Defined Benefit and Taft‑Hartley clients. At SEI, we believe that success is defined by more than investment performance alone—our clients’ objectives guide everything we do. As a market leader, you will help drive thought leadership and advisory engagement, fostering deep relationships with both new and existing clients. Responsibilities • Serve as a Senior Client Relationship Manager working directly with institutional clients. • Lead clients through discovery processes that deepen their understanding of their financial position and portfolio objectives. • Develop and implement customized institutional account plans. • Coordinate cross‑functional teams to deliver SEI’s retirement solutions to institutional clients. • Directly manage a portfolio of 15 to 20 institutional relationships. • Drive client satisfaction by ensuring high-quality service and proactive engagement. • Identify and cultivate cross‑sale and referral opportunities across SEI solutions. Requirements • A broad-based investment background, including knowledge of equity, fixed income, alternative investments, and risk management principles. • Understanding of the institutional retirement marketplace and the role of investment portfolios within broader corporate risk frameworks. • Demonstrated relationship‑management experience with institutional clients. • Ability to set and manage client expectations. • Skill in synthesizing asset‑class positioning across portfolios and distilling insights into a cohesive total‑portfolio narrative. • Minimum 7 years of investment industry experience. • Proven success managing large institutional plan relationships. • Specific Taft-Hartley marketplace experience. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Strong critical‑thinking and problem‑solving skills. • Ability to respond effectively and professionally in client-facing situations. • Strong work ethic and enthusiasm for collaborating as part of a client team. • Proficiency with PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and other Microsoft Office applications. Nice-to-haves • CFA designation or advanced degree preferred. • Training or academic background in economics or finance strongly preferred. • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and accountability. • Ability to work collaboratively within a team, supported by excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic. Benefits • 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 • flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) • 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 Apply tot his job