Asset Servicing Officer

Randstad Portugal; Lisboa; Hybrid; EUR 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work regime

Job summary

Randstad Portugal is helping a renowned bank recruit an Asset Servicing Officer. The role focuses on handling corporate events, ensuring accurate processing of announcements, and implementing changes to securities positions for clients and stakeholders.

The candidate will lead the asset servicing function and mentor junior staff. The position is hybrid with a 3-month contract and potential extension, requiring a Finance degree and 3+ years in a financial role.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or related field.
• Experience in financial role is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee asset servicing processes for dividends and coupons across various transactions.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

Pivot Tables

Conditional Formatting

Advanced formulas

VBA

Job description

randstad SSC is recruiting for a client, a renowned bank that´s seeking a Asset Servicing Officer

your role:

The Asset Servicing team is responsible for handling corporate events such as mergers, acquisitions, dividends, stock splits, and other relevantactivities. The main goal is to ensure the accurate and timely processing of corporate event announcements, as well as to communicate andimplement the necessary changes to securities positions and entitlements for clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the asset servicing processes (dividends and coupons, both on positions held by Natixis and on coupon and dividend retrocessions on lending/borrowing and repurchase transactions), providing strategic direction and leadership for the entire asset servicing function.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all asset servicing activities and resolve complex discrepancies and issues during the asset servicingprocess.
• Lead the reconciliation of asset servicing records and maintain accurate transaction records, including oversight of all reconciliationactivities.
• Coordinate with other financial institutions and external parties for smooth asset servicing, serving as the primary point of contact forasset servicing-related interactions.
• Uphold compliance with asset servicing regulations and internal policies, providing expert guidance and support on regulatory matters.
• Identify and implement high-level process improvements for enhanced efficiency and accuracy within the asset servicing function,working closely with senior management and other stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship, training, and leadership to junior and mid-level team members involved in the asset servicing process.
• Acts as the Team Leader backup in case of need for projects follow-up, controls performance and declaration, oversights presentationand others

Integrate a renowned company in a multicultural environment in a 3 month contract, with possible extension

if you have:

• Degree in Finance or related field.
• More than 3 years of experience in a financial role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Good knowledge of English, both written and verbal. French is a plus.
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, Conditional Formatting, advanced formulas). VBA is a plus.

Regime de travail hybride.