Middle Office SME - Corporate Actions/Reference Data

Must : US Visa

Role Overview:

The Middle Office SME will be responsible for managing and overseeing corporate actions and reference data processes across various financial instruments.

- This role ensures accurate event processing, data integrity, and operational efficiency while acting as a bridge between front office, back office, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Corporate Actions:

- Set up and validate corporate action events (mandatory and voluntary) in portfolio management systems.

- Scrub and interpret data from custodians, agents, and vendors.

- Process client elections and instructions for voluntary events.

- Monitor settlement of cash and securities related to corporate actions.

- Liaise with portfolio managers, custodians, and agents to ensure timely and accurate execution.

- Reconcile discrepancies and ensure proper booking in systems.

Reference Data:

- Maintain and update reference data for securities, issuers, and corporate events.

- Ensure data accuracy across systems (e.g., Aladdin, Bloomberg, internal databases).

- Collaborate with data vendors and internal teams to resolve data quality issues.

- Support onboarding of new instruments and corporate entities.

Project & Process Improvement:

- Participate in automation and system enhancement initiatives.

- Analyze existing workflows and recommend improvements.

- Support UAT and system testing for new functionalities.

-Contribute to risk and performance reporting (KRI/KPI).

Qualifications:

- Degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related field.

- 8-10 years of experience in Middle Office, Corporate Actions, or Reference Data roles.

- Strong understanding of financial instruments (equities, fixed income, derivatives).

- Familiarity with systems like Aladdin, Bloomberg, SWIFT, DTC.

- Proficiency in Excel; knowledge of VBA or Python is a plus.

- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Skills:

- Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability.

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

- Experience in asset management or investment banking operations.

- Knowledge of regulatory requirements and market practices.