Operations Associate, Corporate Actions

Mundelein, IL Open
Nextera Search is looking for Operations Associate, Corporate Actions in Mundelein, IL. This local job opportunity with ID 3872288823 is live since 2026-10-06 14:41:50.

Job Description

A Hedge Fund based in New York City is seeking an experienced professional to join their Corporate Actions team as an Operations Associate.


Responsibilities

  • Process a variety of investment-related events and ensure activity is recorded accurately and within required timeframes.
  • Review transaction details and supporting information provided by external service providers.
  • Coordinate investor or account-level instructions for applicable events and confirm timely submission.
  • Reconcile cash and security activity to internal records and research outstanding differences.
  • Investigate processing exceptions, incorrect postings, and other operational discrepancies.
  • Communicate with internal teams and external providers to resolve issues and obtain necessary information.
  • Monitor upcoming deadlines and escalate items that may create financial or operational risk.
  • Assist with enhancing procedures, controls, and workflows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Prepare recurring and ad hoc reporting related to transaction activity and outstanding items.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, or a related field.
  • 1–4 years of experience in investment operations, financial services, or a related function.
  • General understanding of securities transactions and post-trade processing.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
  • Proactive, organized, and comfortable researching and resolving discrepancies.
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Required Skills