Corporate Actions Specialist, Senior Associate - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Who we are looking for:

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen to join a dedicated team servicing a key strategic customer.

As a member of the Corporate Actions function based in Edinburgh the role involves the delivery of custody, middle office and fund accounting services inline with the established service level agreements.

Why this role is important to us:
The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Global Delivery (SSGD). SSGD gives asset owners and managers access to the essential financial tools they need to deliver effective investment solutions.

From core custody, accounting, fund administrationand shareholder recordkeeping, to complete operations solutions and servicing for alternative assets like OTC derivatives, private equity and real estate, SSGD ' tools help our clients make better investment choices and act on growth opportunities.

Join us if making your mark in the financial services industry from day one is a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for:

As a Corporate Actions Senior Associate, you will:

Operate providing support and control over time critical corporate action events (Mandatory & Voluntary). Timely and accurate processing of all corporate actions event types in accordance with client requirements and operational procedures
Communicate with custodians (both inhouse custody and external custodians) ensuring service levels are being met and maintained.
Assisting with end of day management reporting and ensuring timely escalation and resolution of pertinent issues.
As assigned process and/or resolve complex issues such as but not limited to instruction discrepancies, cash and stock reconciliation and exception resolution
Assist and coordinate procedural changes to the current process.
Deliver effective client service.
Ensure client and internal operational team enquiries are resolved and escalated as needed.
Review aged inquiries to ensure appropriate and timely resolution in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures.

What we value:

These skills will help you succeed in this role:

Proven communication skills
Detail oriented and accurate
Problem solving skills.
Ability to multitask
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Customer focused approach
Flexible and positive attitude
Team player with ability to work independently.
Willingness to learn.
Appreciate diversity, collaborating and working with cross cultural teams.

Education & Preferred Qualifications:

An understanding of the financial services industry
Experience of Corporate Actions processing in a custody and/or middle office environment

Additional requirements:

None

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries,we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks.
You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.
State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.
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