Juneja has worked for more than 15 years in client service and sales management, specifically within mutual fund and platform organisations. Previously, she was head of strategic relationships for Close Brothers Asset Management in London. She has also held positions at Cofunds and Lazard Asset Management.

"Anita’s appointment will support the continued momentum of SEI’s Global Wealth Services offering. Her extensive experience in client service will help us assist our existing clients, add new firms, and grow SEI’s Global Wealth Services business,” Ryan Hicke, managing director, SEI’s Global Wealth Services UK.

The Global Wealth Services business provides outsourcing arrangements for wealth managers combining wealth processing technology and wealth management programs, coupled with business process expertise.

As of March 31, 2012,SEI manages or administers $428 billion in mutual fund and pooled or separately managed assets, including $189 billion in assets under management and $239 billion in client assets under administration.

The firm has told this publication that its Global Wealth Services business is benefiting as wealth managers look to re-shape their business models in the face of new regulatory pressures and client demands.