Corporate Actions - Senior Associate

Company: Kiya.ai (Permanent Payroll) Client: BNY Work Mode: Hybrid

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and dynamic Senior Associate to join our Global Markets (GM) Operations team within the Prime Brokerage function. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing corporate actions across global markets, ensuring timely and accurate processing, client servicing, and robust risk control.

Key Responsibilities

Core Operations

• Scrub and set up corporate action events in operating systems (e.g., Picasso).
• Monitor corporate actions across all reliefs and identify eligible global positions, including settled, pending, and SLAB trades.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of announcements, forecasts, and bookings in systems such as Calypso, Power, and Picasso.
• Manage election processes for voluntary events by collaborating with GM CAIT teams and coordinating instructions to agents and custodians.

Reconciliation & Controls

• Follow up rigorously on expected proceeds at payment dates and perform validation against forecasted assumptions.
• Investigate and resolve breaks resulting from reconciliation mismatches in a timely and compliant manner.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as a central point of contact and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for corporate action operations, both internally and with external entities (custodians, counterparties).
• Communicate and report regularly to management on issues, updates, and process improvements.
• Proactively participate in team meetings and contribute to decision-making.

Contributing Responsibilities

• Ensure full compliance with internal procedures and regulatory guidelines.
• Mitigate operational risks by escalating issues promptly and accurately.
• Drive improvements in STP (Straight Through Processing) rates by updating static data and minimizing manual intervention.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with traders, sales, custodians, and operational partners.

Candidate Profile

Technical & Behavioral Competencies

• Strong analytical and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to adapt to evolving processes and international environments.
• Solid knowledge of financial markets, products, and the corporate actions lifecycle.
• Proficient in MS Excel; knowledge of systems like Calypso, Picasso, or similar is a plus.

Core Competencies

• Multi-cultural mindset
• Client-oriented approach
• Risk awareness and compliance focus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team player with a result-driven attitude

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent); additional certifications in finance are a plus.

Interested candidates, please drop your resume to [HIDDEN TEXT]