Corporate Actions Analyst I

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Overview of JNAM

Jackson National Life Insurance Company (Jackson) offers products, tools, and support designed to help Americans plan for a retirement with purpose. Jackson National Asset Management, LLC (JNAM) is the investment manager responsible for selecting and monitoring the asset managers of the JNL Funds – a series of proprietary mutual funds that facilitates investment freedom for contract owners within the Jackson variable annuity platform. JNAM is also responsible for providing accounting and administrative services for the Funds. In addition, JNAM directly manages several risk-based multi-strategy fund-of-fund offerings available exclusively through Jackson products.

Working in JNAM Operations

At JNAM, we pursue individuals who exhibit dedication and willingness to learn in a high performing culture. We encourage collaboration and give our associates and leaders the freedom to speak openly and share new ideas. Our values guide our internal conduct and help define meaningful internal and external relationships. We attract and retain talent who believe in our culture and take ownership in delivering results.

As one of Chicago’s largest money managers, and a top 15 mutual fund complex in the US, working at JNAM provides the opportunity to work with complex investment offerings and well-known investment management firms. Our investment partners are selected and monitored through a rigorous due diligence process focused on performance, repeatability, operations, oversight, and fit.

We firmly believe in the “One Jackson” approach : working closely with our parent company and other affiliates to achieve financial goals, while also recognizing our strength lies in the people we employ and communities we serve.

We value our people:

• Fair pay, pay-for-performance, and competitive benefits

• Talent development

• D&I: Business Resource Associate Groups (BRAGs)

• Emotional well-being

• Financial wellness

We value our community:

• Charitable giving to communities

• Financial education

• Associate volunteerism and giving

Job Purpose

The Corporate Actions Analyst is responsible for performing related daily Corporate Actions operational responsibilities for the JNAM sub-advised and third-party mutual funds. The primary responsibility will be to identify, analyze and process Corporate Actions activity in the Invest One accounting system.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Assists in the identification and processing of mandatory and voluntary Corporate Actions, such as exchanges, mergers, splits, rights distributions, re-organizations and the communication of such to the Fund Accounting staff.

• Prepares daily ex-dividend accrual verification to ensure proper posting of income to the funds.

• Researches and reconciles Corporate Actions cash and position discrepancies as necessary with banks/sub-advisors.

• Performs various daily operations, such as trade posting and custody reconciliation.

• Completes other assignments and ad-hoc projects as requested.

• Coordinates phone and email communication with sub-advisors, brokers, agents, and vendors.

• Responsible for dividend, income recognition, and reconciliation to multiple vendors.

• Accountable for monitoring class action filings and recording proceeds to Invest One (minimal filing requirements).

• Ad-hoc requests.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• High attention to detail.

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret and understand complex financial information.

• Knowledgeable of MS Office Suites.

• Advanced Excel knowledge.

• Desire to learn about the financial services industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting required.

• Minimum of 12 undergraduate hours in accounting or equivalent work experience preferred.

• 0-2 years work experience required.

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Jackson is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. The Company subscribes to and endorses federal and state laws and regulations relating to equal employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, legally-recognized disability, marital status, legally-protected medical condition, citizenship, ancestry, height, weight, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor not related to the needs of the job. The Company is committed to a policy of equal opportunity. Company facilities and campuses are tobacco-free environments.

Base Pay:

$61,000.00 - $77,000.00. The base salary for this position may vary depending on experience, job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. In addition to the base salary, this role will be eligible to participate in our annual bonus program. This role will also be eligible for compensated personal time off and holidays, health benefits, 401(k) plan with generous matching and profit sharing contributions, and other benefit programs according to the Company's employment policies and subject to the formal terms of such plans and programs.