Johannesburg: Corporate Actions Specialist (6-month contract) posted by Isilumko Staffing

Job Description:
As a Corporate Actions II specialist, you will play a crucial role in receiving, sourcing, planning, communicating, processing, and validating assigned corporate events to ensure seamless operations and client satisfaction.

Your responsibilities will include:

– Calculating and applying withholding tax for non-exempt clients, validating tax calculations, and submitting reports for verification.
– Coordinating the work of team members, providing technical guidance, and ensuring optimal performance.
– Monitoring and managing operational incidents and issues, collaborating with internal stakeholders to resolve them efficiently.
– Partnering with managers to identify and mitigate areas of risk, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks.
– Planning, creating, and validating corporate event plans, facilitating effective processing within deadlines.
– Engaging with stakeholders to obtain additional information and ensure accurate communication regarding corporate events.
– Reconciling instructions, eligibility, and entitlements, investigating and rectifying discrepancies as needed.
– Contributing to reporting and management information by analyzing data and providing insights for process optimization.
– Establishing and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate resolution of queries and issues.

Qualifications:
– Diploma or first degree in Banking or related field.
– Minimum of 5 years of experience in Corporate Actions environment with proficient financial market knowledge.
– Proficiency with BANCS or similar Corporate Actions processing system.
– Experience managing small teams or projects.

Behavioral Competencies:
– Adopting Practical Approaches
– Checking Details
– Directing People
– Following Procedures
– Inviting Feedback
– Managing Tasks
– Meeting Timescales
– Producing Output
– Showing Composure
– Taking Action
– Team Working
– Upholding Standards

Technical Competencies:
– Client Servicing
– Continuous Improvement
– Strategic Planning and Reporting
– Deal or Trade Life Cycles
– Exception Handling
– Industry Knowledge
– International Market Knowledge

Scope:
– People Management: Individual Contributor
– Contact with Others: Global Markets, STRATE, JSE, International Clients, Broker Dealers, Global Custodians, NBFI Multinational, Institutional, Pension Funds, etc.