Corporate Actions Specialist (6-month contract)

As a Corporate Actions II specialist, you will play a crucial role in receiving, sourcing, planning, communicating, processing, and validating assigned corporate events to ensure seamless operations and client satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Calculating and applying withholding tax for non-exempt clients, validating tax calculations, and submitting reports for verification.

- Coordinating the work of team members, providing technical guidance, and ensuring optimal performance.

- Monitoring and managing operational incidents and issues, collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve them efficiently.

- Partnering with managers to identify and mitigate areas of risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.

- Planning, creating, and validating corporate event plans, facilitating effective processing within deadlines.

- Engaging with stakeholders to obtain additional information and ensure accurate communication regarding corporate events.

- Reconciling instructions, eligibility, and entitlements, investigating and rectifying discrepancies as needed.

- Contributing to reporting and management information by analyzing data and providing insights for process optimization.

- Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate resolution of queries and issues.

Qualifications:

- Diploma or first degree in Banking or related field.

- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Corporate Actions environment with proficient financial market knowledge.

- Proficiency with BANCS or similar Corporate Actions processing system.

- Experience managing small teams or projects.

Behavioral Competencies:

- Adopting Practical Approaches

- Checking Details

- Directing People

- Following Procedures

- Inviting Feedback

- Managing Tasks

- Meeting Timescales

- Producing Output

- Showing Composure

- Taking Action

- Team Working

- Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:

- Client Servicing

- Continuous Improvement

- Strategic Planning and Reporting

- Deal or Trade Life Cycles

- Exception Handling

- Industry Knowledge

- International Market Knowledge

Scope:

- People Management: Individual Contributor

- Contact with Others: Global Markets, STRATE, JSE, International Clients, Broker Dealers, Global Custodians, NBFI Multinational, Institutional, Pension Funds, etc.