We are seeking professionals with diverse backgrounds who can contribute to our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment and desire to work with a strong team of investment professionals and industry experts, we would like to hear from you.
About The Job
We are seeking professionals with diverse backgrounds who can contribute to our success. If you thrive in a fast-paced, intellectually stimulating environment, and desire to work with a strong team of investment professionals, and industry experts, we would like to hear from you.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Corporate Actions analyst to join our team. This person will work closely with Vice President and help facilitate all daily responsibilities. They will ensure custodial communications and investment trading activity for all corporate actions are recorded and processed in the accounting system in a timely and accurate manner. They will also work on updated workflows to ensure compliance with the control environment. Partner with others to carry out procedures, resolve errors, and perform assigned tasks.
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance.
Knowledge of Investments and/or Investment Accounting a plus
2 or more years of job-related work experience
Able to meet time sensitive deliverables
Ability to work under strict time constraints and prioritize workload
Client services orientated and ability to meet customers' needs
Ability to communicate effectively in both written form and orally
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, Crystal, SQL, and Bloomberg
Meet daily operational timelines
Ability to foster understanding of other operational group functions to better facilitate resolution of internal and external requests
Responsibilities
Research, analyze, and validate information received for corporate actions from external vendors and custodians ensuring that all entitlements are verified and processed into the accounting and trading systems in a timely and accurate manner
Distribute voluntary actions to portfolio managers and monitor through execution
Monitor corporate actions executed by portfolio managers and communicate with custodians to ensure actions are completed
Interpret financial news to source documents
Work with custodians and accountants to ensure proper reporting
Responsible for building relations with vendors to receive optimal service and information to process actions
Preferred (Not Required)
Master’s degree in Accounting, Business, or Finance
Working knowledge of SimCorp and its modules (i.e. Investment/Accounting Management software)
Working knowledge of Gain or similar EDM tool to normalize vendor data
Comprehension of Corporate Actions and accounting for Corporate Actions
Understanding of Investment Operations and various functions
Commitment To Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion
Our company embraces the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion; our employees can bring the best version of themselves to work every day. We thrive in an environment where everyone’s voice is heard, every idea counts, and the differences of our employees are valued. We provide reasonable accommodation to those who need them.
If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact us to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Industries
Financial Services
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