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Corporate Actions Associate 2
State Street. Independently process mandatory and voluntary corporate actions such as dividends, splits, mergers, rights, tenders, and redemptions .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in processing mandatory and voluntary corporate actions, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and timely posting in systems. Strong analytical skills and attention to detail are essential for investigating discrepancies and collaborating with various teams.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Corporate Actions ProcessingAccounting TreatmentMS Excel ProficiencyAnalytical SkillsRisk Awareness
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Corporate ActionsInvestment OperationsAccountingReconciliationProblem-SolvingEvent MonitoringFinancial AnalysisData InterpretationLifecycle ManagementCash Management
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailCommunication SkillsIndependenceCollaborationAdaptability
Tools & Technologies
Gold Copy SystemsCorporate Action Processing Systems
Industry Keywords
DividendsMergersRightsTendersRedemptionsCustodyFund AccountingClient ServiceGlobal Market PracticesSLA Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Independently process mandatory and voluntary corporate actions such as dividends, splits, mergers, rights, tenders, and redemptions
- Interpret corporate action announcements from vendors, custodians, and issuers
- Determine correct processing and accounting treatment
- Ensure timely and accurate posting of corporate action events in accounting and Gold Copy systems
- Reconcile positions, cash, and entitlements
- Investigate and resolve breaks within agreed SLAs
- Monitor the complete lifecycle of events from announcement through payment and closure
- Coordinate with Custody, Fund Accounting, Client Service, and Technology teams
- Respond to client and internal queries related to corporate action processing and financial impacts
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline
- Two to four years of hands-on experience in Corporate Actions or investment operations
- Strong understanding of end-to-end corporate action processing and global market practices
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail with strong risk awareness
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in MS Excel and corporate action processing systems
- Demonstrates ownership and accountability for assigned events and deliverables
- Proactively escalates issues and collaborates effectively with stakeholders
- Adapts to changing volumes, priorities, and market practices
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive and comprehensive benefits packages
- Generous medical care
- Insurance plans
- Savings plans
- Flexible Work Program
- Development programs
- Educational support
- Tools to help balance professional and personal life
- Paid volunteer days
- Matching gift program
- Employee networks
- Inclusive development opportunities
- Flexible work-life support