Corporate Actions

Overview

Looking for a Corporate Actions specialist! This will be an initial 12 month contract, with expectations that it will roll from there.

Our client, a leading independent wealth and asset manager with a global presence, is seeking to recruit an Event Processing Officer for their Operations department in London. This is a temporary role until 31 December 2025, offering a competitive salary of £320/day. The successful candidate will join a dynamic and fast-paced environment, managing the lifecycle of Corporate Action events across various portfolios. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a team that values independent thinkers and is dedicated to investment excellence and superior client service.

What sets this company apart: Our client is one of the world's leading independent wealth and asset managers, with a rich history dating back to 1805. With over 5000 employees across 30 offices in financial centres worldwide, they manage the assets of some of the world's largest institutions, financial intermediaries and their clients. Their culture welcomes independent thinkers and centres around investment excellence, a long-term perspective and a dedication to client service.

What's next: Ready for an exciting opportunity in a globally recognised wealth and asset management firm? Apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

What you'll do

• As a Corporate Actions Officer, manage the lifecycle of Corporate Action events across equities, bonds, CFDs, and Repo, including non-standard complex events.
• Manage the lifecycle of Corporate Action events in Simcorp GAIN and CAM across equities, bonds, CFDs, and Repo.
• Perform reconciliation of cash and stock entitlements and investigate any exceptions related to Corporate Action events.
• Proactively liaise with Fund Managers and other teams within Operations to ensure accurate information reflection.
• Actively engage in testing for new systems, workflows, documenting procedures as well as other ongoing project work within the team and across the wider Operations Unit.

What you bring

• At least 5 years' experience in a corporate actions related role at an asset manager.
• Good knowledge of Corporate Action SWIFT messages and experience using Bloomberg, Telekurs, or similar.
• Strong technical skills - including Excel and Tableau.
• Experience of handling complex corporate action events is an advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
• Good collaboration with strong oral and written communication skills.

What to expect

Contract Type: Permanent

Focus: Operations

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

About the job

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Job Reference: TOU2DR-ECEC55BD

Date posted: 25 February 2025

Consultant: Tom Andrew