Senior Analyst - Corporate Actions (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Analyst - Corporate Actions (Fintech): Executing end-to-end processing of corporate action and dividend events within a fast-paced investment environment with an accent on regulatory compliance and accuracy. Focus on managing event lifecycles across UK and international markets while ensuring adherence to CASS and MiFID standards.

Location: Hybrid – Manchester (3 days on site per week, 2 days remote)

Salary: £32,000-£36,000

Company

Award-winning investment platform providing secure pensions, ISAs, and investment options to over 450,000 customers.

What you will do

• Manage the end-to-end corporate action event lifecycle for capital and income events across UK and international markets.
• Analyze market announcements from data vendors and create system events compliant with CASS, CRS, and MiFID.
• Distribute event notifications to customers and accurately process client elections by deadlines.
• Handle IPO events, proxy voting, and Accelerated Book Builds, including out-of-hours processing.
• Coordinate with external counterparties and internal departments to ensure timely settlement of market claims.
• Identify operational improvement opportunities and assist with system testing and ad hoc projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a corporate actions or dividend role.
• Advanced analytical skills to interpret complex legal, tax, and market data.
• Full understanding of FCA rules, including CASS, MiFID, and Consumer Duty.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple detailed tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be based in or able to commute to Manchester for hybrid work.

Nice to have

• Degree in Business or Finance related discipline.
• Level 3 IOC (CISI) qualification.

Culture & Benefits

• Group Personal Pension Plan with 8% employer contribution.
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa), Life Assurance, and Group Income Protection.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Personal & Well-being Fund and various retail discounts.
• Staff discounts on investment products.