The Asset Services team ensures the timely and accurate, processing and payment of corporate action events for US, Canadian and Latin American markets, including Dividends, Mandatory events, Voluntary Elections, Proxy Votes and Class Actions. Qualifications
Required: Bachelor’s degree
Proficiency in navigating internet and web-based applications.
Interpret wide range of reference materials. Utilization of 3rd party information providers interfaces (e.g. SWIFT, etc.), as well as those of Agents and Exchange.
Excellent problem-solving skills
Detail-oriented, maintains accurate and complete records
Strong organizational skills- Learns quickly and displays adaptability
Shows initiative, is self-motivated and also works well with a team
Proficient written and verbal communications skills
Write technical documents, business specs, test plans and scripts
Job Duties And ResponsibilitiesThe responsibilities of the Specialist include but are not limited to the following:
Validate and understand a full range of simple to complex Mandatory corporate actions- Perform front to back processing of corporate action events, including set up, validation, election, payment and reconciliation
Extensive interaction with various departments and Business Units and the Trading Desk e.g. Prime Brokerage and Financial Controllers
Field high volume of diverse inquiries from various consumers, business units and stakeholders.
Interface with external corporate action data providers, counterparties, industry utilities and third party service providers.
Scrutinize day to day processes, technology platforms and workflows, and identify and implement opportunities for enhancement and improvement
Participate in system testing and respond to ongoing demands for increased coverage and service.