Role Description

FNZ is an asset custodian. This means we hold client assets in our names as nominee and are responsible for the administration of those assets. FNZ also administers a number of Domestic and International assets on behalf of our clients, and these assets are held with external custodians.

The role of a Corporate Actions Analyst is to process all corporate events that occur ensuring that the underlying beneficial owners receive the level of service in both accuracy and timeliness that owners would get if assets were held in their own name. The product range of assets we administer includes Managed funds, Equities and Fixed Interest.

The position is located within the Investment Operations division of FNZ.

Specific Role Responsibilities

Processing mandatory and voluntary corporate actions on Managed Funds, Equities and Fixed Interest products within Key Performance Indicator targets. The role will include the allocation of coupon and dividend income, maturities, fund closures, non income corporate action events such as rights issues, takeovers, stock splits, conversions, share purchase plans, and IPO’s.

Sourcing of all relevant information, either from fund managers, data feeds, Bloomberg, custodian agents or relevant websites i.e. NZX, ASX, company websites; to ensure corporate actions are processed correctly.

Liaison with the Client Relationship and Support team to ensure all relevant information is communicated effectively to and from underlying clients.

Maintaining internal stock and cash ledger control accounts and clearing them on a daily basis.

Reconciling client holdings versus agent holding to ensure that they match during a corporate action.

Working with the IT department to develop system enhancements to improve the efficiency and accuracy of corporate action processing.

Working with FNZ management and other team members to enhance processes for greater efficiencies and controls within the business. This includes keeping the teams procedures up to date.

Communicating effectively with 3rd parties i.e. fund managers, custodian agents and brokers, to ensure everyone has a clear understanding of both incoming and outgoing corporate event notifications.

Performance Assessment

• Proven Time Management and Planning skills.
• Complete tasks accurately, completely and to agreed deadlines/ targets (KPI’s) according to the standards and procedures outlined
• Ensures that outputs meet required standards and the needs of internal and external clients
• Information Sharing/ Teamwork
• Excellent team player assisting colleagues when necessary
• Demonstrate a willingness to take on team tasks and responsibilities
• Approach all tasks with drive and enthusiasm
• High standard of record keeping
• Ensure increased efficiencies with the team operating off the same, up to date, information
• Ownership and Responsibility
• Demonstrates personal accountability by flagging errors to the Team Manager and taking corrective action promptly
• Escalates issues promptly and responds positively to feedback

Experience required

Corporate actions analysts should have a background and interest in financial markets ideally with exposure to corporate actions. 

• Tertiary Qualification
• Intermediate Microsoft Office (Including MSSQL Server 2008) skills preferred
• Attitude to execute, deliver and succeed
• High attention to detail
• Proven communications skills
• Enthusiastic and able to perform role autonomously while being a team player and contributing to the overall success of the team and wider business

As in any financial institution we experience busier periods i.e. end of financial quarters which require all staff to pull together and potentially work extra hours as required.  Hence the ability to work well in a team environment and meet deadlines is essential in this role.

About FNZ

FNZ is committed to opening up wealth so that everyone, everywhere can invest in their future on their terms. We know the foundation to do that already exists in the wealth management industry, but complexity holds firms back. 

We created wealth’s growth platform to help. We provide a global, end-to-end wealth management platform that integrates modern technology with business and investment operations. All in a regulated financial institution. 

We partner with over 650 financial institutions and 12,000 wealth managers, with US$1.5 trillion in assets under administration (AUA).

Together with our customers, we help over 20 million people from all wealth segments to invest in their future.