Corporate Actions Specialist

Millennium Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Millennium is seeking a Corporate Actions Specialist to join the Data Operations team. The role focuses on accurate securities setup, ongoing data quality, and collaboration with front, middle, back-office teams and external vendors to resolve issues.

You will lead the development of corporate actions data management workflows, monitor market data events, and work with technology to automate processes. Strong SQL, Excel, and stakeholder communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm with some experience in Corporate Actions.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments including equities, fixed income and derivatives.
• Experience working with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Markit (SP Global), ICE and other Data Vendors.
• Ability to implement and maintain new systems, procedures, and controls
• Solid understanding of basic SQL queries, proficient MS Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting senior stakeholders.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well with a team environment.
• Self-directed, diligent problem solver with a desire to contribute to Millenniums reputation and success.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities in Millennium's Global Security Master.
• Oversee the completion of data quality control checks via system and business validations.
• Liaise with internal front, middle, and back-office teams, as well as external data vendors, to resolve ad hoc issues and ensure seamless data operations.
• Work with Development on requirements, assist in the design and implementation of new processes and workflows to improve Security Master for firm stakeholders.
• Lead the build-out of the Corporate Actions Data Management function, including the establishment of workflows, governance frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor corporate actions and market data events (e.g., dividends, mergers, splits, spin-offs) to ensure accurate data processing and avoid disruptions to downstream systems. Collaborate with technology teams to automate corporate actions workflows and enhance data pipelines.
• Develop and implement controls to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of corporate actions data across all asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives. Partner with external data vendors to optimize corporate actions data feeds and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to monitor the quality and timeliness of corporate actions data.

Skills

Financial services

Corporate Actions

SQL queries

MS Excel

Stakeholder support

Deadline orientation

Team player

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Bloomberg

Refinitiv

Markit

ICE

Job description

About Millennium

Millennium is a global, diversified alternative investment firm, founded in 1989. Defined by evolution, innovation and focus, Millenniums mission is to deliver results for our investors.

Our people are empowered with both independence and support: the autonomy to pursue ideas with conviction and the backing of a global network committed to collaboration, disciplined risk management and continuous learning. With opportunities to deepen expertise and accelerate development, talent at Millennium is equipped to adapt, evolve and build lasting impact over time. Discover how transformative growth accelerates impact.

Meet the Team

The Operations and Middle Office department is one of the largest groups at Millennium. The Data Operations team resides within the Control function of Ops MO and is responsible for overseeing the firms Global Security Master through various data quality measures. The team is also responsible for managing processes to onboard new securities and attributes.

We are seeking a driven and thorough Corporate Actions Specialist to join our team. Ideally, you will be a self-starter with close attention to detail and a strong background in financial services industry - specifically in Corporate Actions. If you are motivated by taking the initiative to improve processes, operating efficient BAU activities, and real time problem solving, we would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do

• Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities in Millenniums Global Security Master.
• Oversee the completion of data quality control checks via system and business validations.
• Liaise with internal front, middle, and back-office teams, as well as external data vendors, to resolve ad hoc issues and ensure seamless data operations.
• Work with Development on requirements, assist in the design and implementation of new processes and workflows to improve Security Master for firm stakeholders.
• Lead the build-out of the Corporate Actions Data Management function, including the establishment of workflows, governance frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
• Monitor corporate actions and market data events (e.g., dividends, mergers, splits, spin-offs) to ensure accurate data processing and avoid disruptions to downstream systems. Collaborate with technology teams to automate corporate actions workflows and enhance data pipelines.
• Develop and implement controls to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of corporate actions data across all asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives. Partner with external data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Markit, ICE) to optimize corporate actions data feeds and resolve discrepancies.
• Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to monitor the quality and timeliness of corporate actions data.

What You Bring

• 3+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm with some experience in Corporate Actions.
• Strong knowledge of financial instruments including equities, fixed income and derivatives.
• Experience working with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Markit (SP Global), ICE and other Data Vendors.
• Ability to implement and maintain new systems, procedures, and controls
• Solid understanding of basic SQL queries, proficient MS Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting senior stakeholders.
• Must be able to meet deadlines and work well with a team environment.
• Self-directed, diligent problem solver with a desire to contribute to Millenniums reputation and success.