Corporate Actions Analyst

AllianceBernstein; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

AllianceBernstein in Nashville, Tennessee is seeking an entry-level Corporate Actions Analyst to join the Institutional Investment Management Operations Team. You will perform daily corporate actions tasks, collaborate with portfolios and clients, and ensure compliance with AB policies.

The role offers exposure to various asset types and collaboration with global teams. A bachelor’s degree and analytical skills are essential, with internships in financial services considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or business discipline.
• 2 years of work experience in a function with financial analysis or analytical skills.
• Prior Corporate Actions experience is a plus and data management experience.
• Internships in financial services.
• Knowledge of multiple asset classes and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, work in a team, and adapt to changes positively.

Responsibilities

• Support daily corporate actions events across all security types in a timely and accurate manner.
• Confirm event details with custodians/internal clients and monitor notifications.
• Apply investment decisions with custodians prior to deadlines.
• Ensure accurate processing through the Corporate Actions Processing team.
• Support data-related integrity for valuation, reporting, and regulatory needs.

Skills

Financial analysis

Corporate Actions

Data management

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

We are seeking a Corporate Actions Analyst to join our Corporate Actions Department in the Institutional Investment Management Operations Team located in Nashville, Tennessee.

Who You’ll Work With:

Corporate Actions Associate is one of the key Operational units within AB. The group is responsible for the processing of all Mandatory and Voluntary corporate action events on behalf of our clients. The team interacts directly with Portfolio Management, Reconciliation, Settlements, Data Administration, Client Reporting, Pricing as well as Custodian Banks worldwide.

What You’ll Do:

The Corporate Actions Associate will be responsible for performing daily tasks related to corporate events for the assets managed by AB and involved in ensuring compliance with AB Policy. These corporate actions tasks are in support of AB critical business functions.

The Corporate Actions Team supports most core functions at AB including Global Fund Accounting, Client Reporting and Performance, Portfolio Management, Legal and Compliance, and Financial Reporting. The data distributed by this team effects daily valuation, Mutual Fund NAV’s, regulatory reporting, financial reporting, and trading.

• Responsible for supporting Corporate Actions and Non-Depository Distressed Asset Events for all security types which entails:

• Confirming events with custodians and internal clients (PMG, Client Reporting, etc)

• Monitoring custodian/vendor notifications

• Apply PMG’s investment decisions with the Custodian banks in a timely and accurate manner prior to the custodian deadline (or market deadline if necessary).

• Confirming accurate event details and the subsequent timely processing through the Corporate Actions Processing team.

What We’re Looking For:

This role is an entry level role into the field of voluntary corporate actions and Non-Depository Distressed Assets. The regulatory and client service environment is continually changing, and the Corporate Actions Analyst is at the forefront of this. There is regular interaction with senior members of AB as well as the AB Valuation Committee. The Analyst will also have daily correspondence with our AXA-BS Offshore team in Pune, India. AB manages most current asset types (Stocks, Bonds, Asset Backed, all types of Over-the-Counter Derivatives) and the corporate actions associate will be exposed to these asset types.

What is the professional development value of this role:

The role is currently evolving as the environment changes. This role provides an opportunity to learn from some of most experienced investment professionals in the business as well as very seasoned members of the AB pricing team. This role will afford the opportunity for good exposure to senior members of AB management team and provide opportunities to contribute in a very meaningful way.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in business related discipline

• 2 years of work experience in a function that has some related financial analysis or use of analytical skills

• Prior experience in Corporate Actions is a plus and data management (data manipulation) areas

• Previous internships working in financial services

• Knowledge of multiple asset classes and how they can be used in portfolios and strong knowledge of Microsoft Office

• The candidate should be able to communicate effectively, work well in a team setting, and be able to effectively handle changes with a positive outlook

Nashville, Tennessee.