Donald Baines
About Donald Baines
Donald Baines is the Director of Client Strategy at SEI in London, with a background in finance and extensive experience in client services and relationship management.
Current Role at SEI
Donald Baines is currently serving as the Director of Client Strategy at SEI in London, England. In this role, he coordinates and manages the day-to-day client relationships between SEI and pension client trustees. His responsibilities include formulating and delivering strategic investment advice to occupational pension schemes in the UK and Europe. Donald is also accountable for client deliverables, such as the development and evolution of investment strategies, reporting, and all aspects of implementation.
Previous Roles at SEI
Before his current role, Donald Baines held several positions at SEI. From 2014 to 2018, he served as the Director of Client Services. Prior to that, he was involved in Relationship Management/Transition Management Support for eight months from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, from 2012 to 2013, he worked as a Global Mutual Fund Analyst. All these roles were based in London, England.
Education and Academic Background
Donald Baines attained multiple degrees from the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He earned a Master of Commerce (MCom) in Finance from 2010 to 2012. Prior to that, he achieved a Bachelor of Commerce Honours in Business Finance in 2009. He also holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Economics and Finance, which he completed between 2006 and 2008. Additionally, he worked at University of KwaZulu-Natal as a Finance Tutor from 2010 to 2011.
Early Career Experience
Donald Baines has amassed a diverse range of experiences in various roles early in his career. In 2005, he worked as a Customer Support Coordinator for Motivair Compressors Limited in London for six months. From 2004 to 2005, he served as a Financial Assistant at Country Building Contractors (CBC) in Zimbabwe for five months. These roles provided him with foundational skills and insights into finance and customer support.
Client Strategy Responsibilities
In his role at SEI, Donald Baines is responsible for a wide array of strategic functions. He provides ongoing trustee training, ensuring that trustees are well-versed in the latest industry practices and standards. Donald also manages the comprehensive client relationship and is heavily involved in formulating strategic investment advice tailored to the needs of occupational pension schemes in the UK and Europe. Additionally, he oversees all aspects of client deliverables, from reporting to the development and evolution of investment strategies.