Corporate Actions Analyst

Corporate Actions Analyst -

Role Description

FNZ is an asset custodian. This means we hold client assets in our name as nominee and are responsible for the administration of these assets. The role of a Corporate Actions Senior Analyst is to manage and process all corporate events that occur ensuring that the underlying beneficial owners receive the level of service in both accuracy and timeliness that owners would get if assets were held in their own name. The product range of assets we administer includes Managed funds, Equities and Fixed Interest.

Specific Role Responsibilities

Responsibilities of the role include (but not exclusive to):

Processing mandatory and voluntary corporate actions on Managed Funds, Equities and Fixed Interest products within Key Performance Indicator targets. The role will include the allocation of coupon and dividend income, maturities, fund closures, non income corporate action events such as rights issues, takeovers, stock splits, conversions, share purchase plans, and IPOs.

Sourcing of all relevant information, either from fund managers, data feeds, Bloomberg, custodian agents or relevant market exchange websites to ensure corporate actions are processed correctly.

Liaison with the Client Relationship and Support team to ensure all relevant information is communicated effectively to and from underlying clients.

Maintaining internal stock and cash ledger control accounts and clearing them on a daily basis.

Reconciling client holdings versus agent holding to ensure that they match during a corporate action.

Working with the IT department to develop system enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of corporate action processing.

Working with FNZ management and other team members to enhance processes for greater efficiencies and controls within the business. This includes keeping the teams procedures up to date.

Communicating effectively with 3rd parties i.e. fund managers, custodian agents and brokers, to ensure everyone has a clear understanding of both incoming and outgoing corporate event notifications.

Testing team process related functions in context of project releases and general regression testing where required.

Daily management of CA BAU to ensure all aspects are delivered within SLA/KPI requirements, MI reporting, team checklists, platform issue log management, email inbox management.

Management of team Compliance and Regulatory requirements to ensure FNZ meet these requirements as set out in the External Audit, Internal Audit, Internal Monitoring Review and any other regulatory requirements.

Working alongside the CA manager to motivate and engage the team in order to achieve company and team goals.

Deliver tailored staff development plans in regular one2ones alongside CA manager.

Performance Assessment

Competencies identified to perform the role effectively include (but not exclusive to):

Proven Time Management and Planning skills.

Complete tasks accurately, completely and to agreed deadlines/ targets (KPIs) according to the standards and procedures outlined

Ensures that outputs meet required standards and the needs of internal and external clients

Information Sharing/ Teamwork

Excellent team player assisting colleagues when necessary

Demonstrate a willingness to take on team tasks and responsibilities

Approach all tasks with drive and enthusiasm

High standard of record keeping

Ownership and Responsibility

Demonstrates personal accountability by flagging errors to the Team Manager and taking corrective action promptly

Escalates issues promptly and responds positively to feedback

Experience required

Corporate actions analysts should have a background and interest in financial markets ideally with exposure to corporate actions.

Tertiary Qualification

Minimum of three years experience in Operations is required

Minimum of two years experience in Corporate Actions is required

Intermediate Microsoft Office (Including MSSQL Server 2008) skills required

Attitude to execute, deliver and succeed High attention to detail Proven communications skills

Ability to solve Financial Market and IT System issues

Enthusiastic and able to perform role autonomously while being a team player and contributing to the overall success of the team and wider business

Proven project delivery

As in any financial institution we experience busier periods i.e. end of financial quarters which require all staff to pull together and potentially work extra hours as required. Hence the ability to work well in a team environment and meet deadlines is essential in this role.