Corporate Actions Research Specialist, Senior Associate
Based in Edinburgh as a member of State Street’s Corporate Actions Research team, you are responsible for the delivery of notification services to our global custody and middle office clients and investment managers.
The candidate will be responsible for the accurate capture and validation of corporate actions announcements, client inquiries and for ensuring reporting deliverables are resolved within client service level agreements and agreed quality standards.
Working in a global team, the candidate will liaise with colleagues and providers across multiple time zones.
An understanding of the “end to end” Corporate Actions workflow is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Act as a subject matter expert within the team and across global teams
- Work in a global team and liaise with colleagues and providers across multiple time zones
- Responsible for the delivery of notification services to our global custody and middle office clients and investment managers
- Responsible for the accurate capture and validation of corporate actions announcements, client inquiries and for ensuring reporting deliverables are resolved within agreed quality standards
- Provide timely and accurate notification of Corporate Action events
- Prioritise workload to ensure all daily tasks are completed
- Collate and review daily reporting
- Ensure timely escalation and resolution of pertinent issues
- Participate in projects and initiatives aimed at improving the Corporate Actions product
- Support the “Risk Excellence” culture within the business
- Adhere to limits of delegation and escalation procedures required by your manager so that you comply with internal policies and external regulations
- Deliver effective client service
- Assist with coaching, development and performance monitoring of the team
Skills Required (What We Value)
- Detail oriented and accuracy
- Problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-taskAbility to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Customer focused approach
- Flexible and positive attitude
- Team player
Education & Preferred Qualifications
- An understanding of the financial services industry
- Experience of Corporate Actions in a custody and/or middle office environment (preferred)
- Educated to a degree level (preferred)
- Working towards IOC (preferred)
Benefits
- Inclusive development opportunities
- Flexible work-life support
- Paid volunteer days
- Vibrant employee networks
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job ID: R-789213
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