Your new company

Hays Specialist Recruitment has partnered with a leading investment company based in Alberta. We are currently hiring a Sr. Corporate Actions Analyst to join their team on a contract basis of 6 months, which has the possibility of extension. This position has the opportunity to work fully remotely.

Your new role

• Research, analyze, and validate corporate action information; disseminate relevant updates to internal teams including Portfolio Managers, Treasury, Valuations, and Performance.
• Act as the technical expert in processing complex corporate actions (e.g., mergers, acquisitions, spin-offs, redemptions, rights offerings) across North American, EAFE, and Emerging Markets.
• Oversee daily trade processing activities and maintain the Corporate Actions Tracking System.
• Develop and enhance workflows and business processes with strong internal controls.
• Ensure accurate transaction booking in financial accounting systems to support timely NAV calculations.
• Coordinate procedures to improve efficiency and control in daily operations.
• Support new initiatives and projects within the corporate actions domain.
• Stay current with market and regulatory changes affecting corporate actions.
• Provide training and ensure business continuity during peak periods or staff absences.
• Manage class action claims, including validation, filing, and payment allocation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Finance, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Professional designations such as CSC or CFA are considered assets.
• Minimum4+ years of experience in corporate actions processing within a financial institution, investment bank, or asset manager.
• Advanced understanding of financial markets, investment regulations, and institutional asset management.
• Familiarity with industry settlement practices and various investment products.
• Experience with SCD investment accounting systems is an asset.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and recommend solutions.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

What you'll get in return

The opportunity to work for a leading investment company in Canada.

What you need to do now

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