Corporate Actions Analyst

FNZ; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in asset management is seeking a Corporate Actions Senior Analyst to manage corporate events and ensure timely service for beneficial owners. The role involves processing corporate actions, liaising with clients, and enhancing operational efficiency. Ideal candidates have a background in financial markets and corporate actions, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years in operations.
• Minimum two years in corporate actions.

Responsibilities

• Processing mandatory and voluntary corporate actions on various products.
• Liaising with Client Relationship and Support team for effective communication.
• Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Education

Tertiary Qualification

Job description

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FNZ is an asset custodian. This means we hold client assets in our name as nominee and are responsible for the administration of these assets. The role of a Corporate Actions Senior Analyst is to manage and process all corporate events that occur, ensuring that the underlying beneficial owners receive the level of service in both accuracy and timeliness that owners would get if assets were held in their own name. The product range of assets we administer includes Managed funds, Equities, and Fixed Interest.

Specific Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include (but not limited to):

1. Processing mandatory and voluntary corporate actions on Managed Funds, Equities, and Fixed Interest products within Key Performance Indicator targets. This includes the allocation of coupon and dividend income, maturities, fund closures, and non-income corporate actions such as rights issues, takeovers, stock splits, conversions, share purchase plans, and IPOs.
2. Sourcing relevant information from fund managers, data feeds, Bloomberg, custodian agents, or market exchange websites to ensure correct processing of corporate actions.
3. Liaising with the Client Relationship and Support team to communicate relevant information effectively to and from clients.
4. Maintaining internal stock and cash ledger control accounts and clearing them daily.
5. Reconciling client holdings with agent holdings during corporate actions.
6. Collaborating with the IT department to develop system enhancements for improved efficiency and accuracy.
7. Working with FNZ management and team members to enhance processes for greater efficiency and controls, including updating procedures.
8. Communicating with third parties such as fund managers, custodian agents, and brokers to clarify incoming and outgoing notifications.
9. Participating in testing team processes during project releases and regression testing as needed.
10. Managing daily CA BAU to meet SLA/KPI requirements, MI reporting, and platform issue management.
11. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through internal and external audits and reviews.
12. Motivating and engaging the team to achieve company and team goals.
13. Providing staff development plans during one-on-one meetings with the CA manager.

Performance Assessment

Key competencies include (but not limited to):

• Proven time management and planning skills.
• Accurate and complete task execution within deadlines and KPIs.
• High standards of record keeping.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Ownership and responsibility, including error reporting and corrective action.

Experience required

Candidates should have a background and interest in financial markets, ideally with exposure to corporate actions.

• Tertiary qualification.
• Minimum three years in operations.
• Minimum two years in corporate actions.
• High attention to detail and proven communication skills.
• Ability to resolve financial market and IT system issues.
• Enthusiasm and ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

During busy periods, such as end of financial quarters, extra hours may be required. The ability to work well in a team and meet deadlines is essential.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance