Corporate Actions Officer in Midlothian

Role DescriptionFNZ provides an opportunity to gain unparalleled experience working for an organisation with a unique combination of both retail technology and financial services at one of the fastest and most successful companies in the global FinTech sector.Working within the FNZ Investment Operations Function you will be responsible for the processing and settlement of all financial transactions made by FNZ’s clients. The team is also tasked with processing corporate distributions and dividends, reconciling client positions and identifying and resolving fund issues. You will have the opportunity to work within different teams helping you to develop and gain all the skills and knowledge you need to progress in your career.Working as a Corporate Actions Officer you will be responsible for the end-to-end identification, data gather, allocation and updating of all Corporate Actions on the Wrap Platform across a broad range of investments.Team ResponsibilitiesWork closely with Third Party Custodians to identify all relevant Corporate Actions and allocate accurately and timelyReconcile and pay all income received to client accounts within required regulatory and client-driven timeframesManage the entire lifecycle of a Corporate Action from initial notification to file closure, investigating and resolving all issues as they ariseManage all open events for a particular wrap provider.Work with External Fund Managers to process all fund closures, mergers and share class conversionsWork closely with Business Risk Champions and Senior Officers to identify and manage operational riskMaintain an event diary on daily basisWork with Asset and Cash reconciliation teams to ensure any cash / asset breaks created as a result of a Corporate Action are matched and closed down within agreed timeframesLiaise with other departments in order to complete tasks and resolve any issuesReview and enhance operational processes on a regular basis.Interact with key clients on a weekly basisActively work to reduce the number of outstanding client queries and issuesMonitor client reports such as the HMRC ISA reportsAudit of daily postings for data integrityAnswer any ongoing or daily queries from clientsWhat we are looking forDegree educated in a relevant subjectExperience of delivering an excellent level of service to customers - e.g. in a retail or contact centre environmentExperience in using Excel for data analysisThe ability to work accurately and to deadlinesExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsKnowledge of banking and Financial Services (desirable)Able to demonstrate understanding of FCA regulations (desirable)What will you need to succeed at FNZ?A 'can-do', adaptable approach. FNZ moves fast – you will need to be willing to learn new things quicklyYou will be a self-starterHigh level problem solving and quantitative reasoningWork well in a team and build collaborative relationships with stakeholdersStrong attention to detailWhat we offerBe part of a successful company that continues to grow and expand into new marketsRemuneration and career advancement is based on individual contribution and business impact rather than tenure or seniorityUnique exposure to UK markets and a broad range of investment productsGlobal career opportunitiesFriendly, open and motivating work environmentCycle to work schemeFully paid private health and life insurance plus other add on benefitsFully paid training & development opportunitiesPaid parental leaveFlexible workingVolunteer leave#LI-CW1About FNZFNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. We partner with the world’s leading financial institutions, with over US$2.5 trillion in assets on platform (AoP).Together with our clients, we empower nearly 30 million people across all wealth segments to invest in their future.SummaryLocation: Edinburgh WRS - United KingdomType: Full time