Operations Specialist - Corporate Actions Reorganization

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Operations Specialist - Corporate Actions Reorganization is responsible for performing specialized operational securities processing activities in support of the firm’s business lines.  This would include activities such as; notification announcement input, instruction receipt and authentication, instruction entry, processing and recording, reporting and acknowledgement, and reconciliation.  Primary focus is on daily deliverables and execution of defined procedures and analysis while gaining and understanding the “big picture” and how their work impacts the firm.  Individuals will have their work thoroughly reviewed and validated by more senior personnel.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Processing Events      

  • Scrubbing Announcements from Market Data Vendors, Company Information, and Depositories and Agents

  • Input information into Corporate Action platform for Income and Mandatory Actions

  • Identify complex events and communicate to team members.

  • Processing of Class Action suits         

• Processing Elections  

  • Process client instructions through manual entry into the Corporate Actions platform.

  • Process agent confirmations through the Corporate Actions platform for communication to clients.

  • Written and verbal communication of uninstructed positions to clients daily.

  • Processing of client account profile requests for Corporate Actions

• Processing Payments 

  • Manual entry of payments onto the Corporate Actions platform.

  • Balancing and reconciling of positions related to corporate action activity.

  • Reconciliation of receivables and payables to ensure accurate client cash projections.     

• Client Service 

  • Communication of uninstructed positions via phone call to clients.

  • Communicate as part of a team to ensure superior client service.

  • Participate in client presentations or calls.   

• Risk Management      

  • Identify problem items.

  • Communicate professionally and constructively to effectively resolve issues in a timely and efficient manner.        

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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience.

• Demonstrated PC skills.

• Ability to identify, escalate and resolve a problem.

• Ability to communicate professionally through effective verbal and written skills.

• Ability to manage time efficiently and effectively.

• Organizational skills and detail oriented.

• Ability to multi-task.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

• Ability to process transactions timely and accurately

• Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.

Salary Range

Boston: $45,000 - $60,000 salary + annual performance bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

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