Corporate Actions Associate

Guggenheim Securities; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent investment firm in Chicago is seeking a Corporate Actions Associate to join their team. This role is responsible for coordinating documentation for corporate action events, assisting management with processes, and ensuring timely and accurate processing of information. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 2 years in corporate actions or a similar field. The annual salary ranges from $100,000 to $105,000, reflecting a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in corporate actions or a similar field.
• Knowledge of Fixed Income, Private Assets, and Bank Loans.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate receipt and review of all corporate action documentation.
• Ensure appropriate documentation is provided for decision-making.
• Process events and reconcile actions in the system.

Skills

Corporate actions knowledge

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Team-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Swift Messaging

Job description

Corporate Actions Associate page is loaded## Corporate Actions Associatelocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-2026-101019# # **Position Summary**Guggenheim Investments is seeking an exceptional Associate to join its Corporate Actions team. Reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Actions, this person will join a highly collaborative team responsible for ensuring that mandatory and voluntary Corporate Action Events, as well as Proxy Votes, are processed on a timely and accurate basis. Additionally, this person will assist management with drafting processes and procedures. The Corporate Actions Associate role presents an opportunity to develop a deep understanding of securities structures and financial instruments, in addition to improving existing processes and contributing to impactful projects. The position is located in Chicago.# **Responsibilities**# **Key Responsibilities*** Coordinate the receipt and review of all corporate action documentation.* Ensure that appropriate documentation is provided to the front office for decision.* Conduct follow-up with the front office to ensure instructions are received in a timely manner.* Process events within the system and ensure custodians are properly notified.* Reconcile planned actions versus actions that have already occurred.* Confirm action completed in system matches custodian’s record of events.* Forward any proceed checks received to custodian for deposit into client accounts.* File related documentation for each resolved corporate action.* Run an event report on a weekly basis, including active events for the week and status.* Distribute weekly event report to appropriate Investment Managers.* Process monthly and quarterly proxy notices.* Forward proxy information to appropriate Investment Managers.* Return Investment Managers feedback to appropriate contact for voting.* Track Amendments and Restructures on Bank Loans Assets and process changes in appropriate systems.# **Qualifications**Basic Qualifications* Bachelor’s degree* 2+ years of experience in corporate actions or similar field* Knowledge of the Fixed Income, Private Assets, and Bank Loans* Proficiency in all Microsoft Office products is required with a particular emphasis on Excel and Access* Process monthly and quarterly proxy noticesPreferred Qualifications* Excellent communication skills (oral and written)* Team oriented individual with ability to work well with diverse groups* Organized, detail oriented and extremely thorough while having confidence and communication skills to ensure work processes are completed accurately and appropriately* Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to take initiative and critically analyze processes and procedures in a push toward constant improvement* Experience with Swift Messaging# **Salary Range**Annual base salary between$100,000.00-$105,000.00The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.We focus relentlessly on delivering results through innovative solutions. We relish opportunities to solve complex problems through exhaustive approaches. As we conduct our business every day, every member of Guggenheim is expected to uphold our uncompromising standards for integrity and excellence and to be personally accountable for their actions and business results.Our principles entail engaging highly talented people, challenging them to think creatively, and encouraging them to achieve extraordinarily high standards in their fields of expertise. To succeed at Guggenheim, candidates should be a strong fit with our business principles, culture, and value system. We encourage you to review Our Firm page to learn more about how we seek to create value through our diversified businesses. Visit the link below to review our current openings and job descriptions and to apply today.We offer compelling opportunities for self-starters who take great pride in the quality of their work and seek to exceed expectations. We are looking for people who take ownership, adhere to the highest standards, and think creatively to realize opportunities. Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimInvestments.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.