Corporate Action Associate | Bond Income Processing Desk

Raymond James, Inc.; Southfield, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Raymond James, Inc. seeks a Corporate Action Associate to manage and process corporate action events for domestic and international securities. Hybrid schedule with in-office days three per week in Southfield, MI or Memphis, TN.

Responsibilities include responding to inquiries, processing transactions, and reconciling positions with attention to legal and financial details. Position supports colleagues in maintaining client relationships, adhering to standards, and understanding regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance, or HS equivalent.
• 7–12 months general experience or in a related role.
• Familiarity with securities or financial services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce, update, and provide best practice support on documents and databases.
• Carry out operational tasks following established processes.
• Prepare routine letters and reports using standard office software.
• Support client relationships and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Office software

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s: Accounting

Bachelor’s: Business Administration

Bachelor’s: Finance

High School (HS) (Required)

Job description

## Corporate Action Associate | Bond Income Processing DeskApply: Southfield, Michigan - United States: Memphis, Tennessee - United States: Full time: Posted Today: R-0013405**Job Description Summary**The Corporate Action Associate plays a critical role in managing and processing complex corporate action events within the financial services industry. This position is responsible for responding to inquiries, processing transactions, and reconciling client and firm positions related to both domestic and international securities. Corporate actions may include voluntary events such as exchange offers, election mergers, tenders, and rights exercises, as well as mandatory events including dividend and interest allocations, reverse splits, mergers, reorganizations, liquidation of Unit Investment Trusts, and class action settlements. The role requires strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and the ability to interpret legal and financial documentation to ensure accurate and timely execution of processes. This position follows our hybrid-friendly schedule, so you get the best of both worlds – flexibility and collaboration. In office days will be 3 per week in one of the following locations: Southfield, MI or Memphis, TN.**Job Description****Responsibilities:*** Produce, update, and provide best practice support on Microsoft documents, databases, and other departmental systems. Tasks may include purchasing materials, entering budgetary information, and recording time and expenses* Carry out operational tasks by following established processes. This will involve adjusting multiple settings or parameters to meet performance standards.* Prepare routine letters, memoranda, reports, and similar documents following detailed instruction. This is likely to involve using the full range of functions within standard office software.* Create, organize, and maintain files containing the correspondence and records of a senior colleague.* Help manage internal client relationships by supporting others to build effective working relations.* Assess compliance with established standards and protocols for routine inquiries.* Support others by working on a variety of data management tasks.* Develop working knowledge of the organization's policies and procedures and of regulatory codes and codes of conduct relevant to own work, adhering to mandatory procedures to ensure own work is undertaken to the required standards.* Develop and maintain excellent process or technical skills by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching.**Knowledge of:*** Securities industry related to job responsibilities, department and division.* Products concepts relating to financial services industry, including financial instruments, financial management, and cash and capital principles.* General office practices and procedures.**Skills:*** Supports business processes with guidance but not constant supervision by understanding and effectively using standard office equipment and standard software packages.* Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills with guidance (but not constant supervision) to express ideas, request actions and formulate plans or policies.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to plan, organize, prioritize and oversee activities to efficiently meet business objectives.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop appropriate plans or perform necessary actions based on recommendations and requirements.* Works under guidance (but not constant supervision) to analyze data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.* Uses an understanding of numerical concepts to perform mathematical operations such as report analysis with guidance (but not constant supervision).* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to select, deploy and get the best results from the most appropriate office system.* Works with guidance (but not constant supervision) to develop, monitor, interpret and understand policies and procedures, while making sure they match organizational strategies and objectives.**Education**Bachelor’s: Accounting, Bachelor’s: Business Administration, Bachelor’s: Finance, High School (HS) (Required)**Work Experience**General Experience - 7 to 12 months**Certifications****Travel**Less than 25%**Workstyle**HybridThe total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages, and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave); and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status. To view more details of the benefits offered, visit Myrjbenefits.com.At Raymond James our associates use five guiding behaviors (Develop, Collaborate, Decide, Deliver, Improve) to deliver on the firm's core values of client-first, integrity, independence and a conservative, long-term view. We expect our associates at all levels to: • Grow professionally and inspire others to do the same • Work with and through others to achieve desired outcomes • Make prompt, pragmatic choices and act with the client in mind • Take ownership and hold themselves and others accountable for delivering results that matter • Contribute to the continuous evolution of the firmAt Raymond James – as part of our people-first culture, we honor, value, and respect the uniqueness, experiences, and backgrounds of all of our Associates. When associates bring their best authentic selves, our organization, clients, and communities thrive. The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.