Corporate and Class Actions Associate
Essential Functions/Duties:
- Responsible for all voluntary and mandatory corporate actions, including but not limited to exchanges, consents, tenders, puts, calls, stock splits, mergers, spin-offs, and conversions.
- Review and confirm corporate action details with custodians and offering agents.
- Interface with Operations, Client Services, and Portfolio Management groups across TCW.
- Coordinate Portfolio Management responses on all voluntary corporate events with custodians, outsourced bank, and tabulating agents.
- Process all corporate actions on internal systems and ensure accurate postings for trading and Portfolio Management reporting.
- Reconcile the effect of corporate actions on internal systems and custodian records.
- Review class action events and file proof of claims for transactions that are not handled by the custodians.
- Maintain Corporate Action and Class Action databases efficiently and timely.
- Complete multiple tasks in an accurate and timely manner.
- Support SSAE 16 (formerly SAS 70) requirements for the Operations Team.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or related field.
- Knowledge of domestic and global fixed income and equity securities/instruments is required.
- Ability to work in a team environment and interact with all levels of the organization.
- Strong interpersonal skills (must establish good rapport with internal and external business partners, including custodians).
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, prioritize, multi-task, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word; Bloomberg experience is required.
Desired Qualifications:
- Corporate Actions and Class Actions experience with fixed income and/or equity securities is preferred.
This position is located in Los Angeles, CA
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