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SEI InvestmentsCompany guide
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SEI Investments interview process & guide 2026

Based on 312 interview reports

Everything we know about interviewing at SEI Investments: what each round tests and compensation by level.

Financial AnalystOperations AnalystBusiness AnalystSoftware EngineerAccount ExecutiveProject Manager
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At a glance

6
Role guides
312
Interview reports
12
Topics tracked
$515k
Median total comp
01 · Difficulty and outcomes

How hard is the SEI Investments interview?

Aggregated from 312 interview experiences
Difficulty mix
Easy38%
Medium56%
Hard6%
Most loops land in the middle: hard enough to prep for, rarely brutal.
Offer rate
61%about 1 in 2

About 1 in 2 candidates with a known outcome convert.

190 offers across 312 reports with a stated outcome.
Experience sentiment
61%positive
Positive 61%Neutral 25%Negative 13%
Reports by year
27
29
28
27
19
20222023202420252026
By interview date. The current year is partial.
02 · Topic breakdown

What SEI Investments actually tests for

How prominent each skill is across reported loops
100%
Microsoft Excel
100%
Sales Role Play / Pitching
100%
Behavioral interview skills (STAR method)
100%
Java
100%
Business Analysis (Day-to-Day Responsibilities)
100%
Scrum
97%
Linux
96%
Excel functions: VLOOKUP
96%
Financial Literacy
96%
Excel skills
57%
Behavioral Interviewing
45%
Critical thinking
Tested less
Tested more
03 · Role guides

Find the guide for your role

This is your next step: open the guide for the role you are interviewing for. Each one carries the questions SEI Investments interviewers actually ask that position, the loop structure, and pay by level.

Most reported roles
Financial Analyst
68 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Operations Analyst
33 interview reports
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Business Analyst
$487k-$787k total comp
Real questions · Loop structure · Pay bands
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Account Executive
Questions and loop structure
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Project Manager
Questions and loop structure
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Software Engineer
$197k-$590k
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04 · Compensation

What SEI Investments pays, by level

Estimated total compensation: base salary plus stock and annual cash bonus.

Median $515k
Level$150kTotal comp range$800kTotal
All levels
Base $223k-$787k
$197k-$787k
Ranges blend verified compensation data points. Base + stock + annual bonus shown. Estimates only.
05 · FAQ

SEI Investments interview FAQ

Answered from real candidate and workplace data
How hard is the SEI Investments interview?

Candidates most commonly rate SEI Investments interviews as medium, based on 312 reported interviews. About 61% of candidates who interview go on to receive an offer.

How much does SEI Investments pay for data roles?

Reported total comp for data roles at SEI Investments ranges from roughly $197k to $787k per year, varying by level, team, and location.

What topics does SEI Investments test in interviews?

SEI Investments interviews most often cover Behavioral Interviewing, Critical thinking, Microsoft Excel, Sales Role Play / Pitching, and Behavioral interview skills (STAR method). The exact emphasis depends on the specific role you apply for.

What roles can I prepare for at SEI Investments?

Dataford has interview guides for 6 roles at SEI Investments, including Account Executive, Business Analyst, Financial Analyst, and Operations Analyst, and more.

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