Middle Office SME - Corporate Actions/Reference Data

Must : US Visa
Role Overview:
The Middle Office SME will be responsible for managing and overseeing corporate actions and reference data processes across various financial instruments.

- This role ensures accurate event processing, data integrity, and operational efficiency while acting as a bridge between front office, back office, and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
Corporate Actions:
- Set up and validate corporate action events (mandatory and voluntary) in portfolio management systems.
- Scrub and interpret data from custodians, agents, and vendors.
- Process client elections and instructions for voluntary events.
- Monitor settlement of cash and securities related to corporate actions.

- Liaise with portfolio managers, custodians, and agents to ensure timely and accurate execution.
- Reconcile discrepancies and ensure proper booking in systems.
Reference Data:
- Maintain and update reference data for securities, issuers, and corporate events.
- Ensure data accuracy across systems (e.g., Aladdin, Bloomberg, internal databases).
- Collaborate with data vendors and internal teams to resolve data quality issues.
- Support onboarding of new instruments and corporate entities.
Project & Process Improvement:
- Participate in automation and system enhancement initiatives.
- Analyze existing workflows and recommend improvements.
- Support UAT and system testing for new functionalities.
-Contribute to risk and performance reporting (KRI/KPI).
Qualifications:
- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.
- 8-10 years of experience in Middle Office, Corporate Actions, or Reference Data roles.
- Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives).
- Familiarity with systems like Aladdin, Bloomberg, SWIFT, DTC.
- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of VBA or Python is a plus.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills:
- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- Experience in asset management or investment banking operations.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and market practices.