Your opportunity

At Schwab, you’re empowered to make an impact on your career. Here, innovative thought meets creative problem solving, helping us “challenge the status quo” and transform the finance industry together.

The Corporate Actions team is responsible for the set up and processing of Mandatory and Voluntary reorganizations, Partial and Full Calls, Redemptions/Maturities, Bankruptcies, Distributions, Proxy and Class Actions for Custody and Asset Services. Corporate Actions is dedicated to leading a culture that delivers accurate and timely processing that creates a premier client experience, while providing a controlled and disciplined environment allowing our employees to feel valued and engaged.

What you'll do:

The Corporate Actions Specialist is responsible for timely and accurate processing of corporate actions on securities held by our clients. In this role you will be responsible for the beginning to end processing of Corporate Actions for daily processing.  This includes gathering the necessary information to process accurately and to reconcile any discrepancies and resolve exceptions. 

What you have

To ensure that we fulfill our promise of "challenging the status quo," this role has specific qualifications that successful candidates should have.

Required Qualifications:

1 or more years' experience in Corporate Actions processingHighly analytical with problem-solving abilities and knowledge of reconciliationExperienced in many aspects of Corporate Actions processing types including reorg and/or distributions

Preferred Qualifications: 

Some flexibility with schedule to work business hours aligned with the department needsUnderstanding of corporate actions lifecycle management and reconciliation data flowsAbility to navigate scenarios and communicate with foreign markets and custodians/agents, internally and externally  Understanding of the importance of a risk-controlled environment with supervisory procedures, regulatory requirements and audit requirementsOutstanding time management skills and ability to work in a fast paced, high-risk environment.Compassion to work cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions for process efficiencyInitiative to seek out and build relationships with others who can provide information, intelligence, career support, potential business as well as other forms of supportThe ability to learn how to accurately anticipate the implications of events or decisions for various stakeholders in the organization and plan strategy accordinglyInsight to identify where process improvements can benefit the department and business partnersEstablish or supports structures and processes to plan and manage the orderly implementation of changeTakes the lead or supports setting new business directions, partnerships, policies or proceduresHelps people to develop a clear understanding of what they will need to do differently, as a result of changes in the organizationRecognizes and reinforces people's developmental efforts and improvements

You demonstrate these behaviors:

Fostering Team Work: Seeks opportunities to work on teams as a means to develop experience and knowledgeProviding Motivational Support: Takes the lead or supports setting new business directions, partnerships, policies or proceduresFostering Innovation: Develops better, faster, or less expensive ways to do thingsForward thinking: Anticipates the implications and consequences of situations and takes appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingenciesInterpersonal Effectiveness: Notices, interprets, and anticipates others’ concerns and feelings, and communicates this awareness empathetically to others
What’s in it for you

At Schwab, we’re committed to empowering our employees’ personal and professional success. Our purpose-driven, supportive culture, and focus on your development means you’ll get the tools you need to make a positive difference in the finance industry. Our Hybrid Work and Flexibility approach balances our ongoing commitment to workplace flexibility, serving our clients, and our strong belief in the value of being together in person on a regular basis.

We offer a competitive benefits package that takes care of the whole you – both today and in the future:

401(k) with company match and Employee stock purchase planPaid time for vacation, volunteering, and 28-day sabbatical after every 5 years of service for eligible positionsPaid parental leave and family building benefitsTuition reimbursementHealth, dental, and vision insurance Apply Save job