2026 Intern - SEI Data Office Business Analyst Intern
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About this role
Our Internship Program provides undergraduate students with a structured and meaningful learning experience designed to prepare them for future careers and help them make informed decisions about their professional aspirations. This 10-week opportunity focuses on building foundational business knowledge while helping interns understand how to effectively operate and grow in a corporate environment.
This opportunity is part of SEI’s broader professional and leadership development continuum, designed to support early career talent as they explore potential career paths. While the internship does not guarantee full-time placement, it provides meaningful exposure to SEI’s culture, ways of working, and development opportunities that may support future consideration for additional early career programs.
Interns will work in a hybrid model from our corporate headquarters in Oaks, Pennsylvania.
In addition to on-the-job experience, Interns can expect to:
Build foundational professional skills and strengthen business, industry, and technical acumen through a weekly seminar series
Develop practical workplace capabilities through interactive sessions focused on how work gets done in a corporate environment
Participate in an on‑demand summer learning plan curated by our People Development team to support business knowledge and professional development
Gain exposure to SEI’s business, teams, and culture through hands‑on experiences and group activities
Receive regular coaching and guidance through one‑to‑one sessions with the program manager to support professional growth and career exploration
Connect with members of the broader SEI workforce through career story sessions and informal coffee chats
Build meaningful relationships with fellow interns through several events held throughout the summer
Receive a resume review and professional headshot to support future career opportunities
Qualities successful interns bring to SEI
Academic achievement in Business or Technology related fields of study such as finance, accounting, economics, marketing, computer science, or data analytics
Leadership involvement in university or community organizations (e.g., charities, clubs, athletic teams, honor societies)
A grade point average of 3.5 or above
General awareness of artificial intelligence (AI) concepts and an interest in learning how AI can be used responsibly and effectively in a professional work environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
A strong work ethic and sense of accountability
Enthusiasm, curiosity, and active participation
Proactiveness and willingness to learn
Thoughtful risk-taking and openness to feedback
Professionalism, respect, and a collaborative mindset
SEI Data Office Business Analyst Overview:
New Enterprise initiative that we started in Private Banking and working on expansion across SEI. The team works with client to propose possible solutions for their stated problems. Upon approval of a solution the team working on the development, testing, and delivery of the application code. The team members participate various client discussion with stakeholders at all levels.
SEI Data Office Business Analyst Intern:
We are seeking a Business Analyst Intern to support the SEI Data Office and Professional Services engagements, with a focus on technology delivery and project execution. This role is designed for an early-career candidate who is eager to learn how enterprise platforms are delivered to clients and how business needs translate into clear requirements and actionable plans. The intern will work closely with consultants, delivery leads, and platform teams to help document and validate requirements, analyze current-state and future-state business processes, and support successful client implementations. You will assist with discovery and working sessions, capture user stories and acceptance criteria, maintain requirement/decision logs, and contribute to project artifacts such as process maps, workflows, and implementation runbooks. This internship is a hands-on opportunity to build structured problem-solving and communication skills while supporting real client delivery across the SWP platform and related technology initiatives.
Criteria:
Currently pursuing a degree in Business Management or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to break down complex problems into clear next steps
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize and present information to different audiences
Comfort working with multiple stakeholders and learning new domains; strong attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to document requirements clearly and accurately (e.g., notes, user stories, process flows, and functional documentation)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (especially Excel and PowerPoint); able to organize information and maintain documentation
Interest in financial services, wealth management, and enterprise platforms; willingness to learn domain terminology and client workflows
A collaborative, customer-minded approach and enthusiasm for learning from feedback
Our Story:
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.