Equity Swaps Corporate Actions (Prime Services)-Manager

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an experienced Officer‑level professional for our Equity Swaps Corporate Actions team, responsible for overseeing and executing day‑to‑day BAU processing for Equity Swaps in line with the operating model, internal SLAs, and control frameworks.

The role sits within State Street Markets Operations’ Financing Solutions business, supporting the Prime Services Equity Swaps product. The Officer will act as a key point of escalation and subject matter expert, partnering closely with Trading, Swap Operations, Stock Loan, Custody, and Risk teams to manage mandatory and voluntary events, restrictions, and lifecycle processing in a controlled, audit‑ready environment. Corporate actions on equity swaps represent a high‑risk, high‑complexity operational area where errors can directly impact P&L, client outcomes, and regulatory posture. As an Officer, this role plays a critical part in safeguarding economic neutrality, ensuring accurate processing outcomes, and reinforcing a strong control and escalation framework across synthetic and hedge books.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of State Street Markets which is transforming our operating model that provides support to sales and trading desks across all regions EMEA, APAC and North America 24/6. Since synthetic market access is growing globally, Prime Services are expanding their product offering to include Equity Swaps.  Clients take advantage of a range of financing solutions, from memo-pledge and self-financing to self-borrow and repledge. Our Secured financing solution offers accessibility to cash investment and financing outlets for a wide range of institutional participants. State Street is one of the largest agent’s lenders in the world, with over 40 years of experience and more than 250clients across multiple global markets. Our depth of lendable assets and strong market position provides more trading opportunities When owners and managers of institutional assets need research, trading, securities lending and innovative portfolio strategies, they turn to SSGM business unit. Join us to make your mark in the capital markets industry.

What you will be responsible for

As Equity Swaps Corporate Actions (Prime Services)-Manager, you will:

• Oversee and perform processing of mandatory and voluntary corporate actions and dividend events impacting Equity Swaps portfolios.

• Manage and review event lifecycle activities including event capture, entitlement calculation, election processing, and settlement of cash and stock outcomes.

• Act as an escalation point for complex or time‑sensitive voluntary corporate action elections, providing guidance and decision support as required.

• Ensure accurate booking and alignment of corporate action adjustments across swap and custody accounts.

• Review, investigate, and resolve breaks related to positions, entitlements, or cash flows, determining root cause and appropriate remediation.

• Oversee execution of daily, event‑based, and periodic controls, ensuring adherence to documented procedures and control standards.

• Escalate material issues, control gaps, or processing risks in line with governance and escalation frameworks.

• Provide support and guidance to Senior Associates on complex processing, investigations, and control execution.

• Liaise with internal teams including Swap Operations, Trading, Stock Loan, and Custody to resolve issues and manage event impacts.

• Support responses to internal and external queries related to swap‑linked corporate actions and income events.

What we value

• These skills will help you succeed in this role:

• Strong technical understanding of corporate actions and asset servicing within an Equity Swaps or Prime Services environment.

• Ability to exercise sound judgment in managing risk, prioritizing issues, and determining when escalation is required.

• Strong reconciliation, investigative, and problem‑solving skills.

• Ability to perform effectively under pressure, especially around critical market deadlines.

• Clear, confident written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.

What you will bring to the role

• Strong front‑to‑back understanding of Equity Swap Operations processes, lifecycle events, and interactions between synthetic and physical positions.

• Hands‑on experience supporting front‑office exception management, middle‑office systems, and downstream settlement / payment processes.

• Familiarity with systems such as NUVO, TRAIANA, DUCO, or similar platforms is an added advantage.

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Strong front‑to‑back understanding of Equity Swap Operations processes, lifecycle events, and interactions between synthetic and physical positions.

• 8-10+ years of experience in Corporate Actions, Asset Servicing, or Investment

• Hands‑on experience supporting front‑office exception management, middle‑office systems, and downstream settlement / payment processes.

• Experience providing oversight, coaching, or review support to junior team members.

• Familiarity with systems such as NUVO, TRAIANA, DUCO, or similar platforms is an added advantage.

Additional requirements

• Shift Time: NA - 7:00 PM to 4:00 AM IST OR EMEA - 2:00 PM to 11:00 PM IST

• Persona: 4 days’ work from office

• Location: Mumbai

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation, we’re making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we’ve been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You’ll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employe

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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