Dividends Reorg Associate

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments.  We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

The Dividend Reorg Associate provides professional level support to all branches regarding dividend and corporate actions. This position works closely with all Operations Teams to ensure timely and accurate postings of proceeds, timely and accurate delivery of time-sensitive information and will act on instructions from the field for all client accounts.   

What you are good at:

• Attention to Detail: Consistently delivers accurate, high-quality work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Effective Communication:  Articulates issues clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Organizational Skills: Prioritizes workload and meets deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Client Focus: Understands the importance of advisor and client experience in every operational interaction.
• Time Management: Manages competing priorities without compromising quality.
• Problem Solving: Tackles challenges with initiative, judgment, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities:

• Accurate and timely processing of all cash and stock proceeds on payable date 

• Accurate and timely notification to the field of upcoming Corporate Actions 
• Ability to prioritize and execute duties quickly and accurately within tight timeframes 
• Reconciliation of departmental suspense accounts on a daily basis 
• Continuous monitoring of all daily functions with a vision for process improvement 
• Provide excellent customer service to all clients (internal and external) 
• Competently use Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and other applications to complete necessary operational duties 
• Interface effectively with Operations and Management Teams, Operations Departments, and all other areas of the firm 
• Update policies and procedures as necessary and draft new policies and procedures as needed 
• Assist with projects and operations initiatives 
• Perform other duties as assigned and assist others when necessary 

 What you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or a related discipline strongly preferred

• At least 1 year of financial industry experience, preferably with corporate actions 

• FINRA Series 99 and Securities Industry Essentials [SIE] required [must be obtained within 6 months of hire]

• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong initiative and time management skills
• Ability to efficiently multi-task and meet critical deadlines
• An effective team player that works well in an agile environment and interacts appropriately with others
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Experience using Thomson Beta, BRIO and Metaviewer a plus
• Familiarity with DTCC, JP Morgan, BONY a plus

This is a hybrid position requiring three days a week in our Philadelphia, PA office.

Why work for us?

Benefits: Janney believes that its employees are the key to what makes a great company. Although work makes up a large portion of an employee’s life, we believe that a balance between work and non-work activities is essential to maintain quality performance and a positive work atmosphere. We offer a competitive package including Paid Parental Leave, generous Paid Time Off, eligibility for a $2,000 referral bonus and Professional Development Assistance Plan designed to help you make the most of your life at work and at home—today and in the future. Explore further.

Janney is an award-winning full-service financial services firm committed to understanding our clients' needs and providing advice beyond investments. We are equally committed to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture where employees can use their talents to thrive and grow professionally with the firm.

People are our strongest asset. We recognize that when our team members thrive, our firm is more successful.

Janney is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.