Wayne Smithies
About Wayne Smithies
Wayne Smithies is a Recruiter - EMEA at SEI in London, United Kingdom, with over two decades of experience in recruitment, particularly within the financial services sector.
Current Role at SEI
Wayne Smithies currently holds the position of Recruiter for EMEA at SEI in London, United Kingdom. Since joining SEI in December 2017, he has been focusing on talent acquisition across various divisions, including Investment Management and Investment Servicing. He is instrumental in hiring talent for SEI's Wealth Management and Private Banking fintech business, SEI Wealth Platform. His recruiting efforts span a wide range of roles—from Senior Managing Directors and Leadership level positions to early careers roles, encompassing permanent, fixed-term, and contingent positions.
Previous Experience at We Are Purple
Wayne Smithies worked as a Recruitment Manager at We Are Purple from 2016 to 2017. During his one-year tenure, he managed recruitment operations and was responsible for talent acquisition strategies and implementation.
Lead Recruiter at HSBC via Alexander Mann Solutions
From 2014 to 2015, Wayne Smithies served as a Lead Recruiter at HSBC via Alexander Mann Solutions in London, United Kingdom. In this role, Smithies led recruitment efforts, filling various positions in the organizational hierarchy.
Talent Acquisition Specialist at State Street
Between 2013 and 2014, Wayne Smithies worked as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at State Street in London, United Kingdom. He focused on identifying and recruiting top talent to meet the company's staffing needs during his tenure.
Educational Background
Wayne Smithies attended the University of Southampton from 1996 to 2000, where he studied Politics. He achieved a Bachelor of Science (Hons) degree. His education has provided a strong foundation for his extensive career in recruitment, particularly within financial services.