Temporary Corporate Actions Associate recruitment

About eSecLending

With over 100 employees located in Boston, London, Sydney and Burlington, VT, eSecLending is an independent global securities lending agent providing customized securities lending solutions for institutional investors worldwide.  The company’s innovative approach has introduced investment management practices to the securities lending industry, offering beneficial owners a compelling alternative to traditional pooled lending programs.  Their differentiated process facilitates best execution by utilizing a transparent, disciplined and repeatable process to determine their clients’ optimal securities lending strategy. In addition to outperformance, the approach provides clients with greater transparency and control, allowing them to more effectively monitor and mitigate risks. JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a temporary assignment beginning September 17, 2012 and ending mid-February. The Corporate Actions Associate supports the daily processing of global corporate actions within a securities lending operations group.

RESPONSIBLITIES INCLUDE:

• Candidate will support the daily processing of global corporate actions ensuring the timely and accurate processing of events

• Responsible for managing all aspects of voluntary corporate action events

• Maintain effective working knowledge of the various types of corporate action events, local market practices and adapt to new practices accordingly

• Communicate time sensitive corporate action material between multiple parties

• Maintain effective working relationships with lenders, borrowers and custodians 

• Work closely with multiple groups within the operations team. Respond to inquires and resolve issues pertaining to corporate actions

• Support the company’s business units as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field

• At least 2 years corporate actions experience

• Demonstrated success with detail-oriented work

• Must be capable of managing multiple tasks at the same time

• Requires excellent oral and written communication skills

• Works well in fast paced, deadline and accuracy driven, team environment

• Prior securities lending or corporate actions experience a plus