Elaine Finlay
About Elaine Finlay
Elaine Finlay is the Head of Transfer Agency at SEI in Dublin with over 30 years of experience in financial services, specializing in private equity and hedge funds.
Head of Transfer Agency at SEI
Elaine Finlay currently holds the position of Head of Transfer Agency at SEI in Dublin City, County Dublin, Ireland. With her extensive background in the financial services sector, she oversees the transfer agency operations, ensuring efficient management and client satisfaction. Her role at SEI builds on her decades of experience in private equity, hedge funds, and investor servicing.
Previous Roles at BNY Mellon and IFS State Street
Before joining SEI, Elaine Finlay worked at BNY Mellon in Dublin, Ireland, where she served as a Group Manager from 2015 to 2020. Prior to that, she held the position of Director at IFS State Street for two years, from 2012 to 2014, also based in Dublin. These roles contributed significantly to her expertise in financial operations and client management.
Experience as Executive Director at Morgan Stanley
Elaine's most notable tenure was at Morgan Stanley Fund Services in Westchester, New York, where she served as Executive Director for Hedge Funds from 2005 to 2012. During this seven-year period, she honed her skills in relationship management, project management, and investor servicing, which have been vital throughout her career.
Extensive Career in Financial Services
Elaine Finlay boasts over 30 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on private equity and hedge funds. Her career spans significant roles at prestigious institutions, including Vice President positions at JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley Investment Management, and early roles in fund accounting and operations at Deutsche Bank, Daiwa Securities, and Goodbody Stockbrokers.
Specializations and Skills
Throughout her career, Elaine Finlay has specialized in multiple key areas including relationship management, project management, operations, investor servicing, and anti-money laundering (AML). Known for her exceptional communication skills and hands-on approach, she has a proven track record of developing and implementing successful initiatives within the financial services sector.