Corporate Actions Processing Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in London is seeking an Corporate Actions Processing Associate within Investment Middle Office Services Asset Servicing to ensure corporate actions are captured, communicated, and completed accurately across the full lifecycle.

You will work with risk, client-facing teams, and operations to resolve exceptions, maintain controls, and improve processing outcomes for clients.

Qualifications

• Full lifecycle corporate actions processing knowledge.
• Experience with corporate actions and income accounting entries.
• Demonstrated control-focused mindset with daily checks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Process corporate actions across the full lifecycle, from announcement capture through elections and payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution in line with procedures, controls, and deadlines.
• Track, obtain, and submit corporate action election responses with a focus on completeness and timeliness.
• Monitor and resolve daily control checks and exceptions.
• Investigate and resolve cash and stock breaks, claims, and related operational issues.
• Liaise with agent banks and custodians to improve processing outcomes and client experience.
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including risk and client-facing teams, to provide proactive support.
• Escalate risks, issues, and trends promptly to management and support timely remediation.
• Participate in user acceptance testing and support system migrations and process changes.
• Contribute to team and departmental initiatives, including process improvement and operational change meetings.
• Support a strong team rhythm through huddles and consistent communication.

Skills

Lifecycle processing

Income accounting

Controls & checks

Analytical thinking

Clear communication

Stakeholder management

Operations support

Excel proficiency

Job description

Join JPMorganChase in a role where precision and partnership directly shape client outcomes. You will help strengthen the client experience by ensuring corporate actions are captured, communicated, and completed accurately and on time. If you enjoy solving operational challenges, collaborating across functions, and improving processes, this is a great opportunity to grow your impact in asset servicing.

As a Corporate Actions Processing Associate in Investment Middle Office Services Asset Servicing, you ensure corporate actions are processed accurately across the full lifecycle—from announcement capture through elections and payments.
You will work with teammates and partners across functions to resolve exceptions, strengthen controls, and continuously enhance how we deliver for clients

Job responsibilities

• Process corporate actions across the full lifecycle, from announcement capture through elections and payments
• Ensure accurate and timely execution in line with procedures, controls, and deadlines
• Track, obtain, and submit corporate action election responses with a focus on completeness and timeliness
• Monitor and resolve daily control checks and exceptions
• Investigate and resolve cash and stock breaks, claims, and related operational issues
• Liaise with agent banks and custodians to improve processing outcomes and client experience
• Partner with internal stakeholders, including risk and client-facing teams, to provide proactive support
• Escalate risks, issues, and trends promptly to management and support timely remediation
• Participate in user acceptance testing and support system migrations and process changes
• Contribute to team and departmental initiatives, including process improvement and operational change meetings
• Support a strong team rhythm through huddles and consistent communication

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Full lifecycle corporate actions processing knowledge
• Working knowledge of corporate actions and income accounting entries
• Demonstrated control-focused mindset and ability to complete daily checks consistently
• Proven ability to resolve operational issues using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communicating complex topics clearly
• Ability to build effective working relationships across diverse stakeholders, including senior partners
• Ability to manage demanding stakeholders and set expectations professionally
• Experience supporting investment operations processes such as trade support, cash, and reconciliations
• Ability to prioritize effectively, meet tight deadlines, and deliver with minimal supervision
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Client service or middle office exposure
• Familiarity with corporate actions processing platforms (for example: IM Actions Corporate Actions, Bancs, Cosmic)
• Experience participating in or supporting project delivery and understanding key control points in change programs
• Broader financial markets product knowledge and understanding of transaction lifecycles
• Developing experience using AI-powered analytics, workflow automation, or intelligent process tools to drive efficiency gains, reduce manual effort, or improve accuracy in operational processes