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Corporate Actions Specialist (Japanese/Chinese Speaking), Equity Research and Fixed Income

S&P Global Singapore

About the Role:
Grade Level (for internal use): 09 Corporate Actions Specialist (Japanese/Chinese Speaking), Equity Research and Fixed Income

S&P Global Market Intelligence
The Role: Corporate Actions Specialist, Equity Research and Fixed Income
The Location: Singapore or Seoul

The Team
S&P Global's Managed Corporate Actions (MCA) service is a best-in-class centralized source of validated corporate action announcements. The service provides a centralized source of validated corporate action data for nearly three million equities, fixed income, and structured securities across more than 170 countries and territories. As financial firms face a deluge of raw information on corporate actions, the risks and costs associated with acquiring and managing this data are higher than ever. An investment decision based on poor data quality, in terms of both accuracy and timeliness, can have enormous ramifications, with potential exposure running into the millions of dollars.

The Managed Corporate Actions team validates data through an intricate and precise process of consolidating, researching, and validating announcement information. We enhance vendor records and resolve conflicting information with agents and custodians to provide clients with a single golden corporate action record through this validation process.

The Impact
The Corporate Actions Specialists are responsible for using discretion and subject matter expertise to ensure that each composite record's state clearly and accurately defines the terms of the corporate action. This enables our clients to correctly pass notification on to their clients to conduct investment decisions and correctly allocate entitlements resulting from the corporate action.

What's In It For You

• A successful candidate must be highly intellectual, research-focused, and attentive to detail.
• Essential job responsibilities include research, analysis, and validating the accuracy of announcements initiated by information received from suppliers.
• This involves leveraging knowledge and expertise to determine the correct sources for the most comprehensive information, interfacing with agents, vendors, and clients to investigate scenarios that are often unique and require significant investigation to reach a correct answer.
• The analyst role involves substantial contact with clients, who often request additional information and explanations from analysts around the company's decisions and guidance on handling and interpreting specific corporate actions.

Responsibilities

• Review corporate action announcements and conduct research to obtain details required to validate and complete announcements for publication of composite records to clients.
• Utilize various research sources (prospectuses, information circulars, exchange bulletins), including internet search engines and websites, to validate the corporate action.
• Interface with Domestic and Foreign Paying/Transfer/Information Agents, Vendors, Custodians, Banks, Exchange Officials, and with high-ranking Issuer Officers (CFO, CEO), including Legal Counsel to obtain corporate action specifics.
• Interface with clients via phone and email timely and professionally. Attend to client requests for additional information and explanations around specific corporate actions.
• Review daily exception reports; research and resolve exceptions.
• Maintain and update daily operating procedures and controls.
• Organize and conduct quality assurance testing and special projects in partnership with Product Services teammates in other locations and with local technology counterparts.
• Understand Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and their impact on revenue and operations.

What We're Looking For
Education and experience

• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in corporate actions and reference data.
• Fluency in Chinese and Japanese (at least a JPLT N2) required to research Japanese and support customers; fluency in Korean is a plus.
• In-depth knowledge of securities industry, equities and fixed income reference data and corporate actions.
• Strong research and data mining skills required.
• Knowledge of ISO/Swift feeds preferred.
• Knowledge of Excel and SQL preferred.

Management requirements

• Experience partnering with global counterparts in various locations.
• Proven ability to partner with stakeholders across functions, such as Product Management, Operations, Technology, and Sales.

Personal impact

• Outstanding research skills and desire to conduct research to support judgment and decisions.
• High level of initiative and motivation.
• Detail-oriented.
• Strong interpersonal skills internally and with clients.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt knowledge to varying circumstances.
• Strong propensity to work under pressure, handle multiple responsibilities requiring varied skillsets, and meet tight deadlines.

About S&P Global Market Intelligence
At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global, we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

Benefits:

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It's not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in-class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards-small perks can make a big difference.

Inclusive Hiring and Opportunity at S&P Global:
At S&P Global, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where all individuals have access to opportunities based on their skills, experience, and contributions. Our hiring practices emphasize fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity, ensuring that we attract and retain top talent. By valuing different perspectives and promoting a culture of respect and collaboration, we drive innovation and power global markets.

Equal Opportunity Employer
S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military veteran status, unemployment status, or any other status protected by law.