Corporate Actions & Income Processing specialist
Number of open roles: 4
Full time office role (100% in the office)
Zürich, Switzerland location
12 months fixed term contract
Responsibilities:
· The role is to provide Corporate Action and Income processing services; ensure event creation, processing and booking.
· Guarantee timely client notification, instructions handling, cash and securities bookings; play an active role in looking after accurate reconciliation and remediation of any CA related issues.
Skills and Experience:
· 1-3 years relevant experience with Corporate Actions and SWIFT messaging
· Understanding of securities markets and front to back life cycle of corporate action events
· Experience in Corporate Action event processing and reconciliation (mandatory and voluntary)
· Knowledge of SWIFT messaging, typically MT56x Corporate Action
· In-depth understanding of securities markets and corporate reorganizations (e.g., mergers).
· Where volumes are high, flag any potential service delivery issues as early as possible and assist other team members as directed by your Team Leader
· Develop knowledge of existing markets, their changes and financial instruments by making regular use of various information sources (Market Updates, Client Updates, market announcements, among others)
· Ensure all Corporate Actions & Income setups, instructions and payments are processed while meeting standards established by the Bank and the team’s procedures.
· Fluent English
What we offer
- The chance to work with impact. Here, you’re empowered to bring your biggest thinking to help our company and clients improve everyday life.
- Ownership over your career. Stay at the top of your game through our award-winning learning and development ecosystem. And when your ambitions change or we offer new opportunities, we help you pivot by providing reskilling, on-the-job learning and guidance to find new roles that might be a better fit.
- The opportunity to thrive on a high caliber team with heart. We celebrate each other’s experiences and perspectives and promote a sense of belonging through our affinity groups and diversity and inclusion initiatives.
- A comprehensive total rewards package, including a competitive salary and pension plan with matching contributions.
- Flexible health and financial benefits to support you and your eligible dependents—from day one.
- True work-life balance. Be at your best through paid time off, flexible work arrangements, volunteering opportunities, social events, and so much more.
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. Your application and candidacy will not be considered based on race, color, sex, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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While our system allows application in all languages, job required language(s) and proficiency level(s) vary. However, basic English proficiency is required for Company-wide communications purposes.
About us
Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com.