Jersey City, NJ, USA
12 days ago
Markets Asset Servicing – Corporate Actions, Associate

Are you ready to make an impact in a dynamic, global environment? Join our Markets Asset Services team and help shape the future of asset servicing. Here, you will have the opportunity to grow your career, develop your skills, and work alongside talented professionals who are passionate about delivering first-class client experiences. Your expertise will contribute to our commitment to risk management, process efficiency, and operational excellence.

 

As an Asset Servicing Analyst in Securities Operations within Markets Asset Services, you play a vital role in managing and processing corporate action events that affect both client and firm securities holdings. You will collaborate with internal teams, custodians, and clients to minimize risk and ensure compliance with firm standards. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely communication, instruction, and settlement for a variety of voluntary and mandatory events, such as dividends, mergers, tender offers, and rights issues. You will be part of a global team that values innovation, efficiency, and a client-centric approach.

Markets Asset Services operates across nine global locations, supporting both Markets and Wealth Management businesses. The team specializes in asset servicing, including corporate actions, income processing, dividend reinvestments, proxy voting, and class actions. We emphasize risk control, process efficiency, and delivering exceptional service to our clients.

 

Job responsibilities:

Monitor, interpret, and process a wide range of corporate action events for client portfolios, ensuring accuracy and timelinessReview and validate event details from custodians, agents, and market sourcesCommunicate event information and available options to clients clearly and promptlyCapture and process client instructions for voluntary events, ensuring all deadlines and requirements are metReconcile entitlements and payments, investigating and resolving any discrepanciesCollaborate with internal teams, including trading, middle office, and settlements, to ensure seamless event processingMaintain comprehensive records and documentation to support audit and compliance requirementsIdentify opportunities for process improvement and contribute to automation and efficiency initiativesEnsure strict adherence to regulatory requirements and internal policiesSupport risk management by escalating issues and exceptions as appropriate

 

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Demonstrated experience in asset servicing, securities operations, or a related financial services roleStrong attention to detail and ability to interpret complex corporate action eventsExcellent communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly to clients and colleaguesProven ability to manage multiple tasks and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environmentSolid analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on resolving discrepancies and ensuring accuracyProficiency in using relevant financial systems and tools for event processing and reconciliationCommitment to maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements and internal standardsAbility to work collaboratively within a global team and build effective relationships across functions with high level of integrity and professionalism in handling sensitive informationExperience supporting risk management and escalation processesBachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field

 

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills:

Experience with process automation or efficiency initiatives in asset servicingFamiliarity with global markets and cross-border corporate action eventsAdvanced proficiency in data analysis and reconciliation toolsStrong organizational skills and ability to adapt to changing prioritiesExperience working directly with clients in a service-oriented environmentKnowledge of regulatory requirements related to securities operationsProfessional certification in securities or financial operations is a plus
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