Job Specification
Corporate Actions Administrator (Temporary Contract)
Location – St Pauls, London
Aim & purpose of the role:
To ensure the accurate and timely processing of both mandatory and voluntary Corporate Actions
To ensure all UK & Overseas Dividends are processed to client accounts and reconciled (where applicable) in a timely manner
To provide support and resolve queries from Investment Managers while liaising with various custodians
Key accountabilities/responsibilities
* Identify and process all Corporate Actions such as Rights Issues, Open Offers, Redemptions, Bonus Issues, Scheme of Arrangements, Conversions, Takeovers, IPO/Placings, AGM & Proxy Voting, S793 & SRDII etc. and ensuring clients are informed ahead of deadlines
* Process IPO and Book Builds
* Dealing with enquiries from Investment Managers and liaising with multiple Custodians to reconcile and provide updates on Corporate Events
* Ensuring Tax Vouchers are received from Registrars & Custodians and proceed with the daily processing of all Cash, Accumulation and Reinvestment Dividends to client accounts
* Instruct FXs and process to client accounts
* Categorise clients into Crest & Overseas sub-accounts according to Tax classifications and ensure in-house system is updated and maintained accordingly
* Identify and resolve outstanding Cash & Unit differences by applying knowledge and using in-house reconciliation programs
* Accurately entering and maintaining records on Internal Systems
* Ensure client Valuation and Custody records are accurately updated and in a timely manner to comply with CASS rules
* Participation in key departmental projects and undertake any additional Operational tasks when requested by the Line Manager/Senior Management
Person Specification/Skills
* Self-starter with a dynamic, proactive and "can do” attitude
* Highly organised with a very strong attention to detail, with particular focus on accuracy and numeracy ability
* Be able to work effectively during pressure periods while prioritising and multi-tasking
* Ability to react to events decisively and effectively and suggest innovative solutions to problems
Education/Experience
* At least 2 years experience working in a Corporate Actions Team within a financial institution
* Understand and interpret complex Corporate Action documentation
* Good knowledge of Outlook, Excel & Word
* Prepared and able to learn a number of systems
* Experience using the CREST system and a good understanding of using Custodian services
* Working to tight deadlines under pressure
* Willing to share knowledge effectively and show a flexible work approach within a team
* Self-sufficient with the ability to prioritise and multitask
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