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 requir ed

ROLE COMPETENCIES

• Technical Expertise

• Detail Orientated

• Problem Solving

• Analytical

• Teamwork

• Stakeholder Focus