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Role Summary The Consultant, Corporate Actions is responsible for processing and verifying all forms of corporate events.
You will oversee corporate actions processes, from announcement, market research, instruction, and processing.
This will require a client-specific focus at all times, promoting a positive client relationship through day-to-day query management and engaging in potential/new client activities.
In addition, you will be required to support BAU activity of the team.
This role reports to the Manager, Corporate Actions.
What you will do Support new business growth through prospect presentations, RFPs, and client onboardings.May attend service reviews / due diligence as required and be able to present to the client to discuss corporate actions service and delivery.Process or verify high-risk Corporate Action activity end to end including instructing custodians.Proactively seek market data via various market sources to ensure the most timely update of entitlements to client accounts.Monitor events processed by local teams (and offshore teams where applicable) to ensure service meets clients' needs, and oversee any ad hoc client requests, including Income and Corporate Governance.Provide training, day-to-day support, and coaching to Corporate Actions Analysts.Provide input into client-specific solutions should teams be faced with additional client requests or demands.Liaise with partners in other global locations to ensure consistency in service.Manage client-specific KPIs and document client-based errors and work with the team manager to review the effectiveness of any subsequent remedial plans.Ensure all reconciliation breaks are investigated, narrated, and resolved in a timely manner.Assist with the collation of statistical data to upper management to provide a snapshot of volume, or for historical periods normally the previous month either on an ad hoc basis or by scheduled deadlines.Actively participate in team discussions that lead to quality, resource, and target-oriented improvements.Regular review of procedures covering the servicing of the client with a continuous improvement mindset.Your Knowledge/Skills In-depth understanding of a wide range of mandatory and voluntary Corporate Action event types across global markets and across all instrument types plus knowledge of related areas.Knowledge of Investment Operations Outsourcing (desirable).Understanding of fund manager client requirements.Ability to manage client expectations, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively and proactively on a day-to-day basis with the client.Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks.Excellent team player demonstrating the ability to work as part of a team, progressing towards shared goals.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Strong communication and relationship management skills.Must be organized and have the ability to pay close attention to detail and work on own initiative.Be proactive when encountering new challenges.Willing to carry out complex or high-profile activities e.g.
direct interaction with client and senior management.Relevant work experience in Corporate Actions within Custody/Investment Outsourcing.A College or University degree (desirable).Working with Us: As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await.
You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.
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