GLASGOW, SCOTLAND (You will need to live within a commutable distance to be considered)
About the Role
Join a dynamic team within the UK wealth division of a global financial institution, where precision and performance drive success. As a Corporate Actions Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the full life cycle of corporate actions impacting client portfolios. This is a high-impact position supporting Front Office teams and ensuring operational excellence across a range of investment products.
You'll be part of a robust environment that values low fail rates and minimal asset risk exposure-ideal for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in corporate actions within a leading private bank.
Key Responsibilities
Your day-to-day will include:
* Capturing and validating mandatory and voluntary corporate actions (eg, dividends, mergers, rights issues).
* Distributing notifications and election options to stakeholders and clients.
* Monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely election submissions.
* Processing corporate action events across key dates and reconciling outcomes.
* Collaborating with custodians and counterparties to confirm entitlements.
* Investigating and resolving breaks/fails queues daily.
* Managing ad hoc client requests and liaising across internal teams.
* Clearing system exception queues and supporting audit/UAT activities.
* Adhering to internal risk, compliance, and control frameworks.
* Driving process improvements and automation initiatives.
Skills & Experience
We're looking for someone with:
* 2+ years' experience in corporate actions within wealth, private, or investment banking.
* Familiarity with settlement systems (Crest, SWIFT, Euroclear) and corporate actions workflows.
* Strong understanding of securities operations across asset classes.
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (eg, CASS, MiFID II, T+1) is a plus.
* Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
* Experience with Avaloq, TCS BaNCS, or similar platforms is advantageous.
* A proactive, analytical, and team-oriented mindset.
* Education & Certifications
Why Apply?
This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a globally recognised financial institution, working alongside industry experts in a high-performing team. If you're passionate about precision, risk control, and delivering excellence in client service-this role is for you.
Education & Certifications
* Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred but not essential.
* Professional qualifications (eg, CISI Investment Operations Certificate) are a bonus.