Junior Asset Servicing Analyst
ROLE SUMMARY AND DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Operations Department is one of the key support functions of the business. It is comprised of five smaller departments, each specialising in different elements of the post trade environment. The teams are responsible for Settlements, Asset Servicing, Investment Operations Support, Client Lifecycle Management and Operational Control.
The Asset Servicing function of the Operations department is responsible for the following:
Processing UK & International Corporate Actions, Dividends and Coupons
Maintaining and updating the dividend/coupon records
Identifying and settling market claims for dividends and coupons
Review event detail from numerous internal and external sources
Undertake daily cash and stock reconciliations
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities and tasks include, but are not limited to:
Have an understanding of the regulatory environment, and values and abilities consistent with the FCA conduct rules.
Processing UK & International Corporate Actions, Dividends and Coupons
Maintaining and updating the dividend/coupon reconciliation spreadsheet
Identifying and settling market claims for dividends and coupons
To communicate directly with counterparties and clients as required
Review event detail from numerous internal and external sources
Efficiently monitor and resolve internal and external cash and stock discrepancies.
Escalate any issues immediately
Proactively look for improvements around process, control and efficiencies
KEY CAPABILITIES AND KNOWLEDGE:
Minimum of 1-2 Years relevant experience
Good understanding of global dividend events for equities
Good understanding of entitlement to interest payments for bonds
Strong communication skills to clearly articulate issues and ideas & to escalate problems to the appropriate level of responsibility
A self-starter, able to act independently on own initiative as & when required
ROLE COMPETENCIES
Technical Expertise
Detail Orientated
Problem Solving
Analytical
Teamwork
Stakeholder Focus
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Asset Servicing Analyst
- Locations
- London