Johannesburg, South Africa
20 hours ago
Corporate Actions Specialist (1 year contract)
Job Description

To ensure all tasks relating to Corporate Actions are performed, timely and accurately, in accordance with the service level agreements, regulations as well as market directives.Manage the end-to-end process of corporate actions events, including communication with Strate, Clients and other relevant parties.Ensure that for all corporate actions events and especially those related to voluntary / with options are processed in a timely, complete, and accurately manner and released to clients / depository respectively within agreed SLA and before market deadlines (Proxy voting, Bonds, Money Market, Equities (mandatory, voluntary, and choice events).Review and interpret corporate actions announcements and circulars to ensure correct event set-up and processing.Interpretation of SWIFT messages relevant to Corporate Actions.Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth and efficient processing of corporate actions.Assist with the development and implementation of corporate actions procedures and processesEngage in query management and resolution within the stipulated SLA.Ensure monitoring for receipt of Corporate Action entitlements and where required, follow-up with the companies to ensure receipt of client entitlements on or before due date.Receive and dispatch agendas / annual reports to clients and ensure that proxy instructions are executed as per client requirement.Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Provide training, guidance, and assistance to fellow team members as required.Receipt and accurate processing of all elective instructions from clients mitigating risk and adhering to market deadlines.Perform reconciliations of corporate action entitlements credited and investigate any discrepancies, non-credit of corporate action entitlements and participation in system testing as required.Participate in planned activities that are appropriate for own development.Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability.Identify gaps and opportunities for improvement to current processes.Provide exceptional client service and contributing positively to the Bank’s reputation.Keep abreast with industry/market developments.Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

10/10/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.

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