Sr. Manager - Voluntary Corporate Actions

About the role

The Voluntary Corporate Actions Sr. Manager will join the GIO Shared Services organization within Global Investment Operations. This role will start as a project team-member supporting a major transformation program for voluntary corporate actions involving equity, fixed income, and other securities. After transformation, the position will oversee daily activities related to voluntary corporate actions processing for the firm, ensuring accurate, timely, and efficient handling of corporate actions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the identification, analysis, and processing of voluntary corporate actions, including mergers, acquisitions, dividends, stock splits, tender offers, and reorganizations.
• Partner with vendors and relevant stakeholders to design, implement, and refine a new corporate action process, focusing on operational efficiency, automation, and risk reduction.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls throughout the corporate actions lifecycle.
• Develop and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and risk mitigation.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on corporate actions, providing guidance to internal partners and clients.
• Liaise with custodians, vendors, and counterparties to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate information flow.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators, issues, and risks related to corporate actions.
• Lead or participate in projects involving system enhancements, technology upgrades, and workflow optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 8+ years of total relevant work experience.
• Deep knowledge of voluntary corporate actions processing and related operational risks.
• Experience working with external vendors related to voluntary corporate actions to develop or optimize operational processes.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities.
• Proven experience in driving process improvements and managing change.