Banking Specialist Associate

Banking Operations is a strategic Avaloq service line, which provides Banking Operations outsourcing services to Banks.

We are organised as a Global Business Area, running state of the art back-office services with industry leading automation, quality and risk standards.

We are experts in providing value added services to our clients and are always looking to add creative and client-oriented personalities with drive and passion to our team.

You will be part of a global division located in 4 different regions (Germany in Berlin and Düsseldorf, Switzerland in Zürich and Bioggio, Singapore and Pune), which is responsible for managing Corporate Action business and processes (Announcements, Instructions and Payments).

We are looking for someone to join our Asset Servicing team to handle the identification and creation of corporate events in Avaloq Core Banking System.

You will ensure authorised decisions are received from our clients and be responsible for the generation and execution of Corporate Action instructions to custodians and other third-party contacts.

Additionally, you will be responsible for the timely and accurate update of Corporate Action movements.

You will thrive in a fast-paced environment with an emphasis on meeting tight deadlines. A strong interest in learning and harnessing technology will help you with your role in the organisation.

Your key tasks

• Prepare timely notifications to clients about upcoming events and their impact on clients' assets accounts and act on client elections accurately by acceptance deadline
• Process, book and control all kinds of corporate actions and income collections
• Responsible for performing mandatory and voluntary corporate action-related custody and accounting processing requirements, such as dividend payments, reorganisation, bond redemption, etc.
• Investigate and resolve stock and cash breaks arising from event bookings all along adhering to established quality control measures and procedures
• Close collaboration with internal stakeholders, clients and custodians to ensure that all corporate action events are properly addressed and booked
• Manage and meet all deadlines by keeping up to date with the progress of events
• Ensure procedures and controls are fully adhered to
• Escalate potential problems before they become a risk

Requirements

• Effective prioritisation and time management skills
• Proven ability to multi-task and operate within a team and independently with limited supervision
• Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
• Candidates who have qualities such as innovation and creativity, who are able to generate original ideas, especially in terms of increasing efficiency and quality, and risk reduction
• Familiarity with financial markets and investment instruments
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with aptitude to learn new software and systems
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines
• A strong team player, who is able to develop and manage strong working relationships with global internal departments and external counterparties
• Fluency in both written and spoken German and English is required

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Past experience within a bank or financial institution
• Good understanding of the end-to-end Corporate Action processes for Mandatory and Voluntary events and the impacts on business partners and clients
• Wider experience in Asset Management and understanding of the end-to-end asset lifecycle
• Knowledge of Avaloq Core Banking System
• German knowledge would be a key selection skill
• A good command of other languages would be an advantage