Corporate Action Manager

Corporate Actions Manager

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

- Monitoring Corporate Actions: Oversee all voluntary and mandatory corporate actions, including exchanges, consents, tenders, puts, calls, stock splits, mergers, spin-offs, and conversions to ensure compliance and timely processing.

- Portfolio Management Interaction: Collaborate with Portfolio Management Groups to ensure that all necessary elections related to corporate actions are received, reviewed, and executed as required.

- Instruction Issuance: Ensure that all essential corporate action instructions are issued and acknowledged by custodians and counterparties within specified deadlines to maintain operational efficiency.

- Accurate Processing: Ensure precise processing of all corporate actions within internal systems, guaranteeing accurate postings for trading and Portfolio Management reporting.

- Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with both internal clients and external partners to facilitate effective communication and support.

- Workflow Development: Create, modify, and manage workflows and procedures designed to enhance controls and improve operational efficiency in corporate actions processing.

- Staff Development: Responsible for the training and professional development of all direct reports, fostering a culture of growth and continuous learning.

Desired Background/Education

- Experience: 6-10 years of relevant experience in performing corporate actions duties within a buy-side asset management context.

- Management Experience: Previous management experience is mandatory to oversee a team effectively.

- Securities Knowledge: In-depth knowledge of global fixed income and equity securities, including their associated processes.

- Transaction Processing Knowledge: Familiarity with both taxable and non-taxable transaction processing methodologies.

- Bloomberg Proficiency: Experience using Bloomberg for market data analysis and transaction processing.

- Financial Markets Expertise Strong understanding of financial markets, various investment products, and trading strategies.

- Preferred Software Experience: Experience with Advent Geneva is desirable.

General Qualifications

- People Management Skills: Possess strong leadership and management skills to cultivate a high-performing team.

- Attention to Detail: Be detail-oriented, conscientious, and energetic, with a capacity for creative problem-solving.

- Time Management: Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work under strict deadlines without compromising quality.

- Legal Document Analysis: Competent in reading and interpreting complex legal documents related to corporate actions.

- Problem-Solving Skills: Exhibit strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities to address challenges as they arise.

- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate effective communication across all levels of the organization and with external parties.

- Team Player: Demonstrate a strong sense of ownership, commitment to teamwork, and follow-through on tasks.

Conclusion

This role is pivotal for ensuring the seamless execution of corporate actions, which directly impact portfolio performance. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of financial acumen, management skills, and operational proficiency to drive success in our corporate actions processes.