Amanda Schalich
About Amanda Schalich
Amanda Schalich is the Director of Institutional Advice at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania, where she leads the Global Institutional Advice Team.
Current Position at SEI
Amanda Schalich holds the position of Director, Institutional Advice at SEI. She has been with the company since September 2004. Based in Oaks, Pennsylvania, she leads the Global Institutional Advice Team. Her focus areas include investment strategy, risk management, and portfolio construction for clients, primarily in the pension and E&F (Endowment and Foundation) space. Clients under her advice range from $30M to $1B in assets.
Prior Experience at Willis Towers Watson
Prior to her current role at SEI, Amanda Schalich worked at Willis Towers Watson. She served as an Actuarial Analyst from 2000 to 2004, based in London, England. Her time in the actuarial field at Watson Wyatt provided her with foundational experience in finance and risk management, which she has leveraged in her subsequent roles.
Educational Background in Finance and Actuarial Science
Amanda Schalich pursued higher education in fields closely aligned with her professional interests. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from Florida State University, where she studied from 1995 to 2000. Subsequently, she obtained a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Villanova University, during her tenure from 2005 to 2007. Her academic background has provided her with a robust foundation in both the theoretical and practical aspects of finance and risk management.
Role at SEI
At SEI, Amanda Schalich leads the Global Institutional Advice Team. She is responsible for guiding clients through complex investment strategies, managing risks, and constructing robust portfolios. Her team's clientele primarily comprises institutions in the pension and E&F sectors, with asset sizes ranging from $30M to $1B. Her role demands a deep understanding of financial markets, client-specific needs, and the intricacies of institutional investment management.