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Corporate Actions Analyst

Essential Duties

Receive, review, and update corporate actions notifications and corporate actions logs for both Fixed Income and Equity products.
Complete the corporate action process from initial notification until custodian reconciliation.
Responsible for monitoring all voluntary and mandatory corporate actions, including but not limited to exchanges, consents, tenders, puts, calls, stock splits, mergers, spin-offs, and conversions.
Review, understand, 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 and trustees.
Ensure accurate processing of 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.
Maintain Corporate Action databases efficiently and timely.
Work with Information Technology and vendors to continuously enhance internal systems and processes.
Support SOC 1 (formerly SAS 70) requirements for the Operations Team.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
Basic understanding of domestic and global fixed income and equity securities/instruments
Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Professional Skills Qualifications

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 strong attention to detail
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Strong analytical and problem solving capabilities
Demonstrated ability to work independently, setting priorities, and consistently meeting deadlines

Desired Qualifications

1-2 years of experience performing similar corporate actions duties for a buy/sell side asset manager
Knowledge of global fixed income and equity securities
Knowledge of taxable and non-taxable transaction processing
Experience using Bloomberg
Strong understanding of financial markets, investment products, and trading
Swift MT564 - MT568
Experience with XSPrisa