Hybrid Corporate Actions Manager

at Upvest

• Job title: Corporate Actions Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Swift
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Berlin, Germany

About the role

• Corporate Actions Manager overseeing corporate actions events and ensuring compliance within the FinTech sector. Collaborating with internal teams and maintaining shareholder interests.

Responsibilities

• Processing of income as well as corporate actions events (dividend payments, mergers etc.)
• Pro-actively monitoring of agent deadlines for given corporate actions and instructing custodians
• Performing information management for newly incoming events
• Resolution of breaks
• Answering CA related inquiries from clients
• Performing investigations when data does not match for given events and clarifying it with the custodian
• Further development of the existing corporate action functionalities
• Collaboration with internal teams to provide comprehensive corporate actions insights and support
• Look for existing process gaps and propose ideas to close these
• Update existing documentation in case new functionality are introduced or process changed

Requirements

• At least 5 years of corporate actions/income experience
• Strong understanding of corporate actions/income events as well as financial products
• High level of English, German is a strong advantage
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous and rapidly changing environments
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively
• Excellent understanding of all corporate actions subprocesses - information management, notifications management, instructions management and processing
• Excellent in handling MS Office applications
• Bachelor’s degree preferably in finance/economics
• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and meet deadlines
• Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g. Bloomberg, SWIFT, WM-Daten)

Benefits

• Flexible work environment: Work from any of our hubs in Berlin, London or Tallinn hybrid or remotely across Europe, depending on the role.
• Access an annual budget of €1,500 for personal and professional training to master your craft.
• Recharge with 30 days of annual leave and maintain a healthy lifestyle with sports benefits. Access confidential professional coaching and enjoy the flexibility to work remotely abroad for up to 183 days a year.
• We believe that all Upvengers contribute to our success and deserve a competitive, above-market salary and a participation in our employee equity program.
• Participate in company-wide events, such as UpFest, dinners, offsites and our Holiday party, to connect with colleagues and celebrate our achievements.