OVERVIEW Hiring for a major bank: Corporate Actions Specialists to join its Operations group. As a Corporate Actions Specialist, you will manage corporate action events from announcement through to payment for securities held on behalf of the bank's clients.

The team processes a large, steady volume of corporate action events, including mergers, acquisitions, dividends, interest payments, maturities and redemptions, announced through major depositories such as CDS, DTC, BNP and Citi. Each event can affect a large number of client accounts, so accuracy, attention to detail and a strong understanding of the corporate action lifecycle are essential.

There are openings in three functional areas: Corporate Action Notifications, Reorganizations (Mandatory and Voluntary) and Entitlements. You will be matched to one area based on your experience.

12 month contract to start Rates: $35-$40 / hour RESPONSIBILITIES Corporate Action Notifications

Review daily depository bulletins and market announcements

Interpret event terms and prepare accurate notices to shareholders

Publish notices for mandatory and voluntary reorganizations, cash dividends, interest events and other corporate actions

Validate key event details such as dates, ratios, options and deadlines before release

Identify and escape discrepancies between depository announcements and internal records

Reorganizations (Mandatory and Voluntary)

Process mandatory events such as mergers, acquisitions, name changes, consolidations and splits on their effective dates

Process voluntary events such as tender offers and elections, and track client instructions through to expiry

Update client positions by removing existing securities and crediting current shares or cash

Manage multiple events at once in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment





Reconcile positions and payments and resolve breaks

Entitlements

Process declared distributions, including cash and stock dividends, interest payments, maturities and redemptions

Calculate and allocate entitlements to client accounts on Broadridge

Reconcile payments received from depositories against amounts allocated

Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies and outstanding items

All Areas

Extract and reconcile data from Broadridge and internal systems

Build Excel tools and trackers to support day-to-day processing and resolve ad hoc issues

Support month-end and peak-volume periods

Follow control procedures and keep documentation accurate

QUALIFICATIONS Required

1+ year of hands‑on corporate actions experience in notifications, reorganizations or entitlements

Strong understanding of the corporate action lifecycle, from announcement to payment

Experience working with depositories such as CDS, DTC, BNP or Citi

Advanced Excel skills

Available to commit to the full 12-month contract term

Legally eligible to work in Canada

Preferred

4 to 5 years of corporate actions experience

Experience with Broadridge

Background at a Canadian bank, broker‑dealer or custodian

Excel macro / VBA experience

Exposure to both mandatory and voluntary reorganization processing

Strong problem‑solving skills, a high level of accuracy, and the ability to manage competing deadlines

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other non‑merit factor. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive setting for all employees.

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📌 Corporate Actions Operations Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Releady
📍 Winnipeg