Lara Galavin
About Lara Galavin
Lara Galavin is the Operations Manager at SEI with extensive experience in risk management and asset management operations within the financial services industry.
Title and Current Role
Lara Galavin currently holds the position of Operations Manager at SEI Investments. She has been with the company for over 8 years, having joined in July 2015. In her role, she contributes her extensive experience managing mutual funds and overseeing asset management operations.
Previous Roles in Financial Services
Before joining SEI Investments, Lara Galavin had an extensive career at UBS Investment Bank. From 2014 to 2015, she served as Associate Director - Fixed Income Middle Office for 8 months. Prior to that, she was Associate Director - Reconciliations Team Lead, a role she held from 2010 to 2014. Her earlier experience includes a significant tenure at Baring Asset Management, where she held various positions including Assistant Manager - Global Reconciliations, Cash and Stock Reconciliations, and Static Data team member.
Education Background
Lara Galavin holds a BA (Hons) in Business & Marketing from the University of Hertfordshire, where she studied from 2000 to 2003. Before pursuing higher education, she attended Trinity Catholic High School from 1993 to 2000, achieving GCSEs and A Levels.
Expertise in Risk Management
Throughout her career, Lara Galavin has built a strong foundation in risk management within the financial services industry. Her roles at both UBS Investment Bank and Baring Asset Management have reinforced her capabilities in managing and mitigating financial risks, particularly in areas related to securities and asset management.
Experience with Mutual Funds and Asset Management
Lara Galavin has a demonstrated history of effectively managing mutual funds and overseeing asset management operations. This expertise has been a key component of her role as Operations Manager at SEI Investments, where she continues to apply her skills to enhance financial operations and ensure compliance with industry standards.