Corporate Action Analyst - Chennai

Kiya.ai; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiya.ai in Chennai is seeking Analysts/Associates for the Middle Office – Corporate Actions team. The role involves validating data, coordinating with custodians, analyzing events, and maintaining records to support accurate fund valuations.

You will input financial data, reconcile positions, and keep clients updated on corporate actions, with FX processing and adjustments as needed. Strong communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Solid accounting knowledge.
• Familiarity with SWIFT messaging.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel.
• Strong written and spoken communication.

Responsibilities

• Data validation: Cross-check information from multiple sources.
• Issue resolution: Liaise with local sub-custodians to clarify and resolve open issues.
• Event analysis: Anticipate reporting or processing issues related to corporate events.
• System setup: Input financial information into accounting systems.
• Information relay: Share updates on corporate events with clients regularly.
• Reconciliation: Perform securities reconciliation with sub-custodian positions.
• Eligibility checks: Verify eligible positions of accounts within custodians.
• Voluntary events: Ensure all eligible positions are instructed before deadlines; consolidate client instructions and advise local markets.
• Mandatory events: Track payment dates, process payments, and finalize recovery of cash/securities.
• Foreign exchange: Process FX orders per client setup.
• Adjustments: Handle manual adjustments to finalize recovery processes.
• Break resolution: Justify cash/securities breaks to Control Teams periodically.
• Evaluate and update procedures; participate in brainstorming sessions and share best practices.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Swift messages

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Analyst / Associate

Department: Middle Office Asset Services Location: Chennai

About the Role

We are seeking motivated Analysts/Associates to join our Middle Office – Corporate Actions team. The role involves facilitating corporate action event information between custodians and investment managers/clients, managing client elections, and performing record-keeping activities to mitigate risks impacting fund valuation.

Key Responsibilities

• Data validation: Cross-check information received with multiple sources.
• Issue resolution: Liaise with local sub-custodians to clarify and resolve open issues.
• Event analysis: Anticipate reporting or processing issues related to corporate events.
• System setup: Input financial information into accounting systems.
• Information relay: Share updates on corporate events with clients on an ongoing basis.
• Reconciliation: Process securities reconciliation with sub-custodian positions.
• Eligibility checks: Verify eligible positions of accounts within custodians.
• Voluntary events: Ensure all eligible positions are instructed before deadlines, consolidate client instructions, and advise local markets.
• Mandatory events: Track payment dates, process payments, and finalize recovery of cash/securities.
• Foreign exchange: Process FX orders per client setup.
• Adjustments: Handle manual adjustments to finalize recovery processes.
• Break resolution: Justify cash/securities breaks to Control Teams periodically.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Evaluate and update documented procedures regularly.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and share best practices with peers.

Skills & Competencies

• Technical: Accounting knowledge; familiarity with Swift messages; MS Word & Excel proficiency.
• Behavioral: Client focus, adaptability, teamwork, strong oral & written communication.
• Transversal Skills: Analytical ability, ability to support change, continuous improvement mindset.