Job Title
Corporate Actions, Senior Associate
The Role
Team of six all with diverse backgrounds/experiences in Corporate Action related roles. High performing function which prides itself on providing strong outcomes for our downstream consumers and internal clients. A collaborative environment, perfect for a candidate to bring forward ideas, initiatives, and viewpoints. Looking to add an additional member to the team due to the increasing workload in wider business initiatives. Candidate will support BAU functions initially with potential to branch into further initiatives based on experience gained throughout role.
In this role you will
Manage the lifecycle of both Equity and Fixed Income Corporate Action events (validation of data scrubbing & event creation, reconciliation, instruction process, etc.)
Collaborate with our service teams, portfolio managers & internal/external parties on any Corporate Action related activity requests
Review current processes and procedures to enhance & add value to the way in which we currently operate
Other ad-hoc requirements/projects, as necessary
What it takes
Corporate Actions experience desired - Complex Corporate Action events that require strategic thinking and a passion for the work
Strong work ethic & outcome driven – A requirement when needed to go beyond the 9-5 to fulfil our daily deliverables.
Curious mindset – A desire to understand the investment lifecycle in which Corporate Action sits
Strong communication – Collaboration with our internal stakeholders as well as 3rd party vendors
Special Factors
Vanguard is not offering visa sponsorship for this position
This is a hybrid position and would require you to work in the office 3 days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday)
Please note that we review applications on a rolling basis and may close this role early if there is a high level of interest. To avoid missing out, we recommend applying as soon as possible
Why Vanguard?
Vanguard is a different kind of investment company. It was founded in the United States in 1975 on a simple but revolutionary idea: that an investment company should manage its funds solely in the interests of its clients.
This is a philosophy that has helped millions of people around the world to achieve their goals with low-cost, uncomplicated investments.
It's what we stand for: value to investors.
Inclusion Statement
Vanguard’s continued commitment to diversity and inclusion is firmly rooted in our culture. Every decision we make to best serve our clients, crew (internally employees are referred to as crew), and communities is guided by one simple statement: “Do the right thing.”
We believe that a critical aspect of doing the right thing requires building diverse, inclusive, and highly effective teams of individuals who are as unique as the clients they serve. We empower our crew to contribute their distinct strengths to achieving Vanguard’s core purpose through our values.
When all crew members feel valued and included, our ability to collaborate and innovate is amplified, and we are united in delivering on Vanguard's core purpose: to take a stand for all investors, to treat them fairly, and to give them the best chance for investment success.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Skills Required
- Corporate actions experience, preferably involving complex corporate action events
- Strong work ethic and outcome-driven approach, including willingness to work beyond standard hours when necessary
- Curiosity and desire to understand the investment lifecycle
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with internal stakeholders and third-party vendors
Vanguard Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Vanguard and has not been reviewed or approved by Vanguard.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears unusually strong through a 401(k) design that includes a match plus an additional employer contribution, which can materially lift long-term total rewards. HSA seeding and an enhanced employer match further strengthen the savings-and-benefits value of the package.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle support is reinforced by a sizable annual FlexFund stipend that can be applied across many day-to-day categories such as fitness, childcare, and other personal expenses. On-site or virtual clinics and fitness options add practical health and wellness convenience.
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Affordable Benefits — Healthcare and related benefits are positioned as comparatively affordable via heavily subsidized medical plans and broad coverage options. This affordability can offset moderate base pay for employees who place higher value on out-of-pocket cost reductions.
Vanguard Insights
What We Do
We are a community of 30 million who think – and feel – differently about investing. Together, we’re changing the way the world invests. Since our founding in 1975, helping our investors achieve their goals is our sole reason for existence. With no other parties to answer to and therefore no conflicting loyalties, we make every decision—like keeping investing costs as low as possible—with only your needs in mind. Vanguard is one of the world's largest investment companies, offering a large selection of high-quality low-cost mutual funds, ETFs, advice, and related services. Individual and institutional investors, financial professionals, and plan sponsors can benefit from the size, stability, and experience Vanguard offers. As of April 30, 2019, we managed more than $5.6 trillion in global assets. In addition, we have 189 funds in the United States and 225 funds in global markets. For Commenting Guidelines & Important information, visit here: http://vanguard.com/linkedin Vanguard Marketing Corporation, Distributor.
