Corporate Actions Analyst

The Corporate Actions Analyst will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of corporate action events across multiple markets and instruments. The role requires a detail-oriented professional with strong reconciliation experience to ensure all positions, entitlements, and cash movements are correctly accounted for. This position plays a key part in safeguarding client assets and minimizing operational risk.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Actions Processing

• Monitor, capture, and process voluntary and mandatory corporate action events (e.g., dividends, mergers, rights issues, tender offers, stock splits).
• Interpret and validate information received from custodians, vendors, and market announcements.
• Ensure entitlements are accurately reflected in client accounts and systems.

Reconciliations

• Perform daily reconciliations of positions, cash, and entitlements against custodians, counterparties, and internal records.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation breaks promptly, escalating unresolved items to management.
• Maintain an audit trail of reconciliation issues and actions taken.
• Adhere to strict operational controls and escalation procedures.
• Identify areas of operational risk and recommend improvements to processes.
• Support internal and external audits by providing accurate data and documentation.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with custodians, brokers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide timely updates to internal stakeholders and senior management on event processing and reconciliation issues.
• Act as a subject matter expert on reconciliation queries within the Corporate Actions team.
• Contribute to process reviews and system enhancements aimed at improving reconciliation efficiency and accuracy.
• Document workflows and support training for junior team members.
• Assist in testing new system functionalities and upgrades.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in corporate actions operations within financial services.
• Strong background in cash and stock reconciliations (positions and entitlements).
• Excellent attention to detail, with a risk‑aware mindset.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Good knowledge of financial instruments (equities, bonds, funds).
• Proficiency with reconciliation tools and MS Excel.
• Experience with global markets and multiple asset classes.
• Knowledge of corporate action lifecycle from announcement to settlement.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messages, market data providers, and custodian platforms.
• Exposure to operational risk frameworks and control environments.
• SQL knowledge
• CFD experience

Personal Attributes

• Highly organized and methodical approach to work.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain complex issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Team player with a collaborative approach and willingness to share knowledge.