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Ben Cooper

title
Head of Asset Management Partnerships, IFA & Wealth, Europe
areas of expertise
Asset management distribution
Client engagement and experience
Co-manufacturing investment business solutions
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Ben Cooper is the European Head of Asset Management Partnerships at SEI. He is responsible for developing strategic partnerships with wealth management and financial advisory firms across Europe, while also leading the UK IFA business development team.


Since joining SEI in 2012, Ben has held various roles within the asset management business, gaining extensive experience in new business development, relationship management, and practice management. Most recently, he developed and led SEI’s Co-CIO proposition, collaborating with wealth managers and financial advisers to co-manufacture tailored investment business solutions.

Before SEI, he worked as a derivatives broker, guiding private clients—an experience that continues to shape his approach to empowering financial advisers to enhance client experience and outcomes. 

Ben holds a bachelor’s degree in business studies from the University of Sheffield and the CII RQF qualification in Regulated Financial Planning.

Important information
Investment solutions provided by SEI Investments (Europe) Ltd (“SIEL”), a registered investment advisor and wholly owned subsidiary of SEI Investments Company. Investing involves risk including possible loss of principal.