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  • Corporate Actions and Income Processing
  • ID 42

Department and Division:
Asset Servicing, Markets and Securities, Operations

Reporting to:
Vice President, Markets and Securities


The Markets and Securities pilar is part of the Operations Office for EMEA that supports core products and services including Banking (commercial/retail based payments, loans, derivatives, trade finance) and Securities (Derivatives, FX, Fixed Income, Equity etc.).

The Asset Servicing Department is responsible for servicing both Primary and Secondary Markets

The department is split into two teams:

Issuer Services cover the Primary market activity as Agent issuing Debt securities and Common Depository managing lifecycle events for Eurobonds, Global Bonds and Euro and Medium Term Note Programmes.

Roles include bond issuance, safekeeping, record keeping and lifecycle event management. The team also cover Issued Notes and SPV's.

Corporate Actions and Income Processing cover Secondary market activity which includes the capturing and processing of all Dividends, Coupon Distributions and Corporate Actions on proprietary positions.


MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


  • Responsible for the front to back processing of all proprietary Income events (Coupons and Dividends), as well as covering the voluntary Corporate Actions (incl Optional Dividends) when required.
  • Ensuring that all BAU processes are performed in an efficient, accurate and timely manner.
  • Building and maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with the Front Office in order to ensure internal service levels are being met.
  • Daily cash reconciliation ensuring transparent break reporting and resolution. Chasing counterparties to ensure outstanding cash items are kept to a minimum.
  • Dealing with counterparties to obtain Income claims and payment confirmations.
  • Understanding WHT implications for each market and ensuring expected entitlements are in line with DTT rates.
  • Prompt escalation to management of any potential issues as and when identified.
  • Working closely with other internal departments, including Front Office, for the management of specific trades with sensitive clients.
  • Liaising with the Settlements to team to ensure good settlement of any open trades over key dates.
  • Strict adherence to the CASS rules regarding client money segregation.
  • Identification of process improvements, both tactical and strategic, and ensuring the improvements are communicated and adopted across the team.
  • Ensuring procedures are reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
  • Assisting in Audit, SOX and other regulatory reviews of the department, and the closing of any open action items.
  • Providing periodical MIS to management.
  • Adhoc project work as and when required, including UAT and regression testing.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential:

  • 3+ years' experience in a Corporate Actions and Income Processing related role, preferably within the IB segment of Financial Services.
  • Able to demonstrate a detailed understanding of the front to back processing flows across mandatory and voluntary events.
  • Experience of automating Corporate Actions and Income processes would be beneficial.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Preferred:

  • Strong MS Excel skill (experience using Vlookup, Pivot Tables and Graphs advantageous);
  • Knowledge of Swift, IntelliMatch and Broadridge Gloss systems desirable but not essential.
  • Presentation skills.

Education / Qualifications:


Preferred:

  • Degree or equivalent preferred

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Results driven, with a strong sense of accountability
  • A proactive, motivated approach with the ability to perform well in a pressurised environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • A structured and logical approach to work
  • Control focussed mindset
  • Strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • The ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident manner when dealing with senior stakeholders
Job ID ID 42
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