Operations Analyst- Corproate Actions

Operations Analyst-Corporate Actions

Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (Hybrid) Employment Type: Contract

Role Overview

The Corporate Actions Operations Specialist will support both legacy corporate actions processing and the implementation of a new platform, playing a key role in maintaining operational stability during a platform transition. This role requires learning existing workflows and technology, gaining hands-on experience with the new system, and supporting clients at different stages of migration.

Key Responsibilities

• Learn and operate within the new S&P IM Actions platform, with a focus on understanding manual processing steps and operational impacts.
• Support ongoing legacy corporate actions workflows to ensure uninterrupted client service.
• Participate in production parallel and training phases as the new platform is introduced.
• Support a phased client migration approach by assisting with initial client onboarding and supporting clients not yet transitioning.
• Collaborate with experienced team members to balance institutional knowledge with new operational capacity.
• Identify issues, escalate when appropriate, and support resolution efforts within the operations team.
• Reconcile client holdings versus agent holdings to ensure accurate corporate action transaction processing.
• Ensure all relevant documentation and recordkeeping is maintained within event files.

Required Qualifications

Education: A Bachelor's degree is preferred. A degree in Finance, Business, or a related field is also preferred.

Experience: Experience in Corporate Actions operations, middle office, securities processing, or financial services processing is required. Candidates must be comfortable learning new platforms while supporting existing processes. The role requires a detail-oriented, adaptable individual who can work effectively in a transitional environment.

Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong Excel skills, is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior exposure to IM Actions or similar platforms is a plus, but not required.
• Applicable local/regional licenses or certifications as required by the business.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is between $29.30 and $35.15 per hour.

This employer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.