Job Description

Note:

• Specific/ mandatory skills: Experience in Fixed Income Coupon and Redemption processing.
• Experience range:1 - 3 years
• Open to considering fresher candidates (Yes/No): No
• Open to considering relocation/ non-local candidates (Yes/No): No
• Contract duration: 8 months
• Shift timings: EMEA shift
• Number of days work from office: 3 days

Role Description

• The Analyst in the Fixed Income Corporate Action Team is responsible for managing the end-to-end lifecycle of corporate actions related to fixed income securities. This includes monitoring, processing and reconciling events such as Bond Redemption, Coupon and other Fixed income events.
• The role requires attention to detail, strong analytical skills and ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume environment.
• Other responsibilities include ensuring timely and accurate processing of all activities daily within the given timelines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Corporate Action Processing:

Monitor and process fixed income corporate action events including coupon payments, redemptions, partial calls and other Corporate Action events * Data Management:Validate event details from custodians, agents, and market sources. Ensure accurate and timely update of events in internal systems. * Instruction Management:Review and respond to corporate action events, ensuring correct instructions are processed within deadlines. * Reconciliation & Exception Management:Investigate and resolve breaks in corporate action events with internal and external stakeholders. * Stakeholder Communication:Liaise with custodians, counterparties, and internal to ensure events are captured and actioned correctly. * Risk & Control:Adhere to risk controls and compliance guidelines to minimize financial and reputational risk. * Process Improvement:Participate in process automation and system enhancements to improve efficiency and accuracy.Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience in corporate actions, preferably with a focus on fixed income securities.
• Strong understanding of fixed income instruments and their lifecycle events.
• Knowledge of financial markets and settlement cycles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with systems like Bloomberg, SWIFT, and corporate action platforms.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in investment banking, asset management, or global custodians.
• Exposure to global markets and multiple time zones.