Capital Markets Services Specialist - Corporate Actions and Asset Servicing

Capital Markets Services Specialist

Skill required: Trade Processing- Asset Servicing - Trade Finance
Designation: Capital Markets Services Specialist
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:7 to 11 years
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What would you do? The AVP of Corporate Actions / Income will oversee the accurate and timely processing of corporate action events (e.g., dividends, mergers, spin-offs, tender offers, and proxy voting) for institutional clients. This role requires strong leadership, risk management, and operational expertise to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies. The AVP will manage a team, drive process improvements, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to mitigate risks and enhance efficiency.
What are we looking for? •Risk Management •Business Analytics •People Engagement Qualifications & Skills: - Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or related field. - Experience: 9+ years in corporate actions, securities operations, or asset servicing. - Technical Skills: Proficiency in corporate actions processing platforms e.g., Bloomberg, Euroclear, Clearstream, DTCC CA Web, SWIFT messaging, and MS Excel. - Soft Skills: Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities; excellent communication and stakeholder management. - Industry Knowledge: Deep understanding of global securities markets, custody operations, and regulatory frameworks (SEC, FCA, etc.). Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in asset management, investment banking, or global custodial services. - Knowledge of ISO 15022/20022 messaging standards. - Project management experience (Agile, Lean Six Sigma).
Roles and Responsibilities: •Key Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: - Oversee the end-to-end processing of mandatory and voluntary corporate actions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. - Lead a team of analysts, providing guidance, training, and performance management. - Ensure adherence to industry standards (DTCC, ISDA, SWIFT) and regulatory requirements. Risk & Control Management: - Identify and mitigate operational risks related to corporate actions processing. - Implement robust controls to reduce errors, financial losses, and reputational risks. - Resolve complex corporate actions issues and discrepancies in a timely manner Client & Stakeholder Engagement: - Act as a key point of contact for internal teams (Trading, Custody, Fund Accounting) and external clients. - Address client inquiries and ensure seamless communication on corporate actions events. - Partner with Technology teams to enhance automation and straight-through processing (STP). Process Improvement & Projects: - Drive process optimization initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability. - Participate in system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new corporate actions platforms. - Support audit requests and ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.