Bank of New York Mellon
Senior Specialist, Corporate Actions
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Senior Specialist, Corporate Actions
Senior Specialist, Corporate Actions – BNY Pershing Corporate Actions – Manchester
About the Role
At BNY, our culture fosters growth, innovation, and success while shaping the future of finance through bold ideas and cutting-edge technology. Our impact spans nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets, and our teams collaborate globally to redefine industries and uplift communities using AI and advanced technology.
We’re now seeking an exceptional Senior Specialist, Corporate Actions to join our Manchester-based BNY Pershing Corporate Actions team. This role is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference in financial services while working with a leader in the industry.
Key Responsibilities
Key aspects of this role include:
- Capturing data from various provider systems
- Communicating with clients via e-mail and telephone when necessary
- Working under tight deadlines influenced by market timing
- Ensuring accurate processing of financial transactions through data analysis
- Utilising bespoke systems to input and extract information efficiently
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Requirements
To thrive in this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- Strong Excel skills – Ability to use formulas, data analysis tools, and advanced functions
- Attention to detail – Demonstrated expertise in identifying and correcting errors in processes or procedures
- Practical experience working to short deadlines, particularly in high-pressure environments
- Highly numerate, with core numerical skills
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills to effectively balance workloads
- Experience using non-Microsoft systems (e.g., bespoke employer systems) where applicable
- Experience reconciling financial or transactional data
- Ability to utilse workflow systems requiring diary notes or systematic record-keeping
- Prior understanding of the financial services sector
- Familiarity with handling and processing customer data securely
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Benefits and Rewards
BNY is dedicated to supporting a high-performance culture with innovative benefits that prioritise your whole life:
- Global, competitive compensation aligned with performance
- A pay-for-performance philosophy that rewards talent
- Flexible resources and tools to support career development
- Comprehensive wellbeing support, including:
- Access to health programs and financial resilience planning
- Generous paid leave provisions, including paid volunteer time
- A culture that recognises equity, inclusion and growth for all talent
BNY is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action, actively encouraging applications from: • Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups • Women • Individuals with disabilities • Protected veterans
Learn more about our work and company culture through:
- [BNY Newsroom](https://news.bny mellon.com/)
- BNY LinkedIn
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