Program Manager - Custody / SEI

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Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid / Onsite as required)

Role Overview:

RSM is seeking a Director-level Temporary Program Manager to support Wealth Management initiatives focused on Custody and Asset Servicing. This role will manage defined programs or major workstreams related to custodial platforms, integrations, and operational change within a regulated banking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage custody-related programs or workstreams, including platform enhancements, integrations, and process changes
• Coordinate execution across Operations, Technology, Risk, Compliance, and vendor teams
• Support integration with SEI custodial platforms and downstream systems
• Track milestones, risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate as appropriate
• Ensure custody processes align with regulatory, control, and asset-safekeeping requirements
• Prepare program status updates and materials for senior stakeholders

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of program or project management experience in Banking or Wealth Management
• Strong Custody / Asset Servicing domain knowledge
• Hands-on experience with SEI custodial platforms
• Experience delivering initiatives in regulated financial services environments
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

At RSM, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package for all our people.We offer flexibility in your schedule, empowering you to balance life's demands, while also maintaining your ability to serve clients.Learn more about our total rewards at https://rsmus.com/careers/working-at-rsm/benefits.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment as RSM does not tolerate discrimination and/or harassment based on race; color; creed; sincerely held religious beliefs, practices or observances; sex (including pregnancy or disabilities related to nursing); gender; sexual orientation; HIV Status; national origin; ancestry; familial or marital status; age; physical or mental disability; citizenship; political affiliation; medical condition (including family and medical leave); domestic violence victim status; past, current or prospective service in the US uniformed service; US Military/Veteran status; pre-disposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

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RSM does not intend to hire entry level candidates who will require sponsorship now OR in the future (i.e. F-1 visa holders). If you are a recent U.S. college / university graduate possessing 1-2 years of progressive and relevant work experience in a same or similar role to the one for which you are applying, excluding internships, you may be eligible for hire as an experienced associate.

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At RSM, an employee's pay at any point in their career is intended to reflect their experiences, performance, and skills for their current role. The salary range (or starting rate for interns and associates) for this role represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, education, skills, work experience, certifications, location, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.