Analyst - Corporate Actions

Deutsche Boerse; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Deutsche Boerse in Cork is seeking a Corporate Actions Associate to execute and monitor complex fund corporate actions. You will process events within custody and banking systems and collaborate with teams across Luxembourg, Prague, and Singapore to ensure timely, accurate results.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Business/Finance/Economics and about 1 year in related operations, with strong English communication and a meticulous, risk-aware mindset. A hands-on, global team environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics or related discipline.
• Approx. 1 year of operational experience in investment funds or custody services.
• Strong risk awareness and attention to detail for time-critical events.

Responsibilities

• Execute and monitor mandatory and voluntary corporate action events.
• Process transactions in custody and banking systems per cut-off times.
• Prepare and submit event files to the operational control team clearly.
• Investigate inquiries from clients and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate operational risks and discrepancies promptly.
• Collaborate across global locations to support cross-entity flows.
• Participate in automating event processing and updating procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time-critical operations

Customer orientation

Cross-functional collaboration

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Economics

Tools

Custody platforms

SWIFT ISO15022 MT564/MT566

Financial workflow tools

Job description

Based in Cork, our Corporate Actions team specializes in administering mandatory and voluntary corporate events across mutual funds and hedge funds within Clearstream Banking Luxembourg (CBL) and Clearstream Global Securities Services (CGSS) platforms. In this role, you will execute event processing with high precision, collaborate across international hubs, and play an integral part in safeguarding operational risk management and delivering consistent quality to our clients.

What you’ll do

• Execute and monitor mandatory and voluntary corporate action events, including mergers, liquidations, exchange offers, shareholder consents, and AGM/EGM notices
• Process transactions within custody and banking systems (CBL and CGSS) in strict accordance with market and internal cut-off times
• Prepare and submit completed corporate action event files to the operational control team in a clear, structured, and auditable manner
• Investigate and resolve corporate action inquiries received from clients, custodian counterparts, and internal stakeholders
• Identify, mitigate, and promptly escalation operational risks, booking discrepancies, or time-sensitive exceptions
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across global IFS locations, including Luxembourg, Prague, and Singapore, to support cross-entity operational flows
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives aimed at automating event processing, reducing manual interventions, and updating procedures

What makes you a great fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline (or equivalent vocational education)
• Approx. 1 year of relevant operational experience within the investment funds industry, banking operations, or custody services
• High risk awareness, personal accountability, and attention to detail when executing time-critical, high-value financial events
• Strong customer orientation and interpersonal skills to collaborate smoothly within a dynamic, multi-national team environment
• Structured problem-solving mindset with the flexibility to adapt to evolving market practices and regulatory updates
• Solid foundational understanding of investment fund types (mutual funds, hedge funds) and corporate action lifecycles
• Experience with / knowledge of custody platforms, SWIFT corporate action messaging (e.g., ISO 15022 / MT564/MT566), or financial workflow tools would be an advantage
• Fluency in written and spoken English