Corporate Actions Analyst

About the Role

Join a dynamic team within the UK wealth division of a global financial institution, where precision and performance drive success. As a Corporate Actions Analyst, you'll play a pivotal role in managing the full life cycle of corporate actions impacting client portfolios. This is a high-impact position supporting Front Office teams and ensuring operational excellence across a range of investment products.

You'll be part of a robust environment that values low fail rates and minimal asset risk exposure-ideal for professionals looking to deepen their expertise in corporate actions within a leading private bank.

Key Responsibilities

Your day-to-day will include:

• Capturing and validating mandatory and voluntary corporate actions (eg, dividends, mergers, rights issues).

• Distributing notifications and election options to stakeholders and clients.

• Monitoring deadlines and ensuring timely election submissions.

• Processing corporate action events across key dates and reconciling outcomes.

• Collaborating with custodians and counterparties to confirm entitlements.

• Investigating and resolving breaks/fails queues daily.

• Managing ad hoc client requests and liaising across internal teams.

• Clearing system exception queues and supporting audit/UAT activities.

• Adhering to internal risk, compliance, and control frameworks.

• Driving process improvements and automation initiatives.

Skills & Experience

We're looking for someone with:

• 2+ years' experience in corporate actions within wealth, private, or investment banking.

• Familiarity with settlement systems (Crest, SWIFT, Euroclear) and corporate actions workflows.

• Strong understanding of securities operations across asset classes.

• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (eg, CASS, MiFID II, T+1) is a plus.

• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

• Experience with Avaloq, TCS BaNCS, or similar platforms is advantageous.

• A proactive, analytical, and team-oriented mindset.

• Education & Certifications

• Education & Certifications

Why Apply?

This is a unique opportunity to grow your career in a globally recognised financial institution, working alongside industry experts in a high-performing team. If you're passionate about precision, risk control, and delivering excellence in client service-this role is for you.

Education & Certifications

• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred but not essential.

• Professional qualifications (eg, CISI Investment Operations Certificate) are a bonus.