Michael O'brien
About Michael O'brien
Michael O'Brien is a PMO at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania, with a background in finance and analytics, and extensive experience in corporate actions and financial research.
Title at SEI
Michael O'Brien currently serves as a PMO at SEI in Oaks, Pennsylvania. In this role, he oversees project management office functions, ensuring that projects align with company goals and are executed efficiently.
Previous Roles at SEI
Prior to his current position as PMO, Michael O'Brien accumulated extensive experience at SEI in different capacities. He worked as a Corporate Actions Specialist from 2015 to 2020 and as a Corporate Actions Analyst from 2013 to 2015. He also had a brief stint as a Contractor for SEI in 2013, where he served as a Corporate Actions Analyst for five months.
Work Experience Before SEI
Michael O'Brien's career also includes roles outside SEI. He worked with Randstad as a Contractor for Vanguard from 2011 to 2013 in Wayne, PA, where he was a Cost Basis Associate for Mutual Funds and Brokerage Securities. Before that, he was a Research Analyst at Applied Investment Management in Kutztown, PA for eight months from 2010 to 2011. He also gained experience in education as a Business Tutor at Kutztown University from 2009 to 2011.
Education and Academic Background
Michael O'Brien holds a Master of Science (MS) in Business Intelligence and Analytics from Saint Joseph's University, completed between 2016 and 2018. He also earned a B.S.B.A. in Finance and Economics from Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, where he studied from 2008 to 2011.
Skills and Proficiencies
Michael O'Brien has a robust skill set in finance and analytics. He is proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, QuickBooks, and Turbo Tax. Additionally, he is experienced with advanced analytical software like SAS Software, Wolfram Mathematica, and Morningstar Direct. His strong verbal and written communication skills, coupled with a solid work ethic and team-oriented mindset, have been pivotal to his professional achievements.