Description
We are seeking a driven and thorough Corporate Actions Specialist to join our team in the Operations and Middle Office department. As a Corporate Actions Specialist, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities in Millennium's Global Security Master.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure accurate creation and maintenance of all tradable securities in Millennium's Global Security Master.
- Oversee the completion of data quality control checks via system and business validations.
- Liaise with internal front, middle, and back-office teams, as well as external data vendors, to resolve ad hoc issues and ensure seamless data operations.
- Work with Development on requirements, assist in the design and implementation of new processes and workflows to improve Security Master for firm stakeholders.
- Lead the build-out of the Corporate Actions Data Management function, including the establishment of workflows, governance frameworks, and quality assurance processes.
- Monitor corporate actions and market data events (e.g., dividends, mergers, splits, spin-offs) to ensure accurate data processing and avoid disruptions to downstream systems.
- Collaborate with technology teams to automate corporate actions workflows and enhance data pipelines.
- Develop and implement controls to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of corporate actions data across all asset classes, including equities, fixed income, and derivatives.
- Partner with external data vendors (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Markit, ICE) to optimize corporate actions data feeds and resolve discrepancies.
- Establish metrics and reporting frameworks to monitor the quality and timeliness of corporate actions data.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience in financial services, ideally in operations at a broker-dealer or asset management firm with some experience in Corporate Actions.
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments including equities, fixed income and derivatives.
- Experience working with Bloomberg, Refinitiv, Markit (S&P Global), ICE and other Data Vendors.
- Ability to implement and maintain new systems, procedures, and controls.
- Solid understanding of basic SQL queries, proficient MS Excel.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience supporting senior stakeholders.
- Must be able to meet deadlines and work well with a team environment.
- Self-directed, diligent problem solver with a desire to contribute to Millennium's reputation and success.