Jiahui Wu
About Jiahui Wu
Jiahui Wu is a Supervisor and IPC Middle Office Specialist at SEI in Dublin, with a background in finance and extensive experience in trade settlements and client support.
Current Role at SEI
Jiahui Wu currently serves as a Supervisor - IPC Middle Office Specialist at SEI in Dublin. In this role, he supports EMEA hours, consistently ensuring smooth operations by monitoring, investigating, and resolving any trade settlement-related issues with custodians and prime brokers (PBs). Apart from handling client files and timely communication with technology teams, he also maintains updated securities information, broker profiles, and custodian SSIs to ensure correct instructions are sent out. His responsibilities include matching broker FX instructions, resolving matching issues, and addressing reconciliation problems raised by the Recon team, clients, or brokers.
Previous Experience at Bank of America Merrill Lynch
From 2010 to 2015, Jiahui Wu worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch as a Supervisor - Senior Analyst for Fixed Income settlements in Dublin, Ireland. During this period, he utilized his expertise in financial settlements to supervise and support fixed income operations, ensuring trades settled accurately and promptly. His role involved detailed oversight and problem-solving related to trade settlements, promoting efficiency, and mitigating risks associated with financial transactions.
Past Position at Deutsche Bank
Previously, Jiahui Wu was employed at Deutsche Bank as a Euro Customer Service Investigator from 2007 to 2008 for 5 months in Dublin, Ireland. During this short tenure, he was responsible for managing and investigating customer service inquiries regarding Euro transactions. His role required a high level of accuracy and customer interaction, ensuring swift and correct issue resolution for clients.
Educational Background in Finance
Jiahui Wu has an extensive educational background in finance. He earned an MSc in Quantitative Finance from University College Dublin Michael Smurfit Business School, studying there from 2008 to 2010. Prior to that, he completed a BBS in Economics and Finance at the University of Limerick, studying from 2004 to 2007. Additionally, he holds a Diploma in International Finance from Shanghai Finance College, attained between 2001 and 2004. This comprehensive education has provided him with a deep understanding of financial systems and economic principles.
Key Responsibilities and Contributions
In his role at SEI, Jiahui Wu has been pivotal in establishing the IPC team in Dublin, requiring initial training on systems and values. He ensures accurate client onboarding, thorough communication with the US team for handovers, and management of team workloads during growth periods. His responsibilities also include providing technical sales support and occasionally traveling to SEI’s headquarters for meetings and training sessions. His ongoing contributions maintain operational efficiency and support robust client and internal communications.