Corporate Actions Analyst / Associate

Our client is a leading Asia-focused multi-strategy hedge fund with a strong institutional investor base and an expanding global presence. The firm operates across equities, macro, and multi-asset strategies, supported by a sophisticated infrastructure and best-in-class operational platform.

As part of continued platform growth, they are looking to hire a Corporate Actions specialist to join their Hong Kong office.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, specialist role within the Operations function, focusing on corporate actions across global equity portfolios.

You will work closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Prime Brokers, and internal teams to manage event-driven processes and ensure accurate handling of all corporate actions.

The role offers:

• Ownership of the end-to-end corporate actions function
• Exposure to complex, cross-border events
• A front-office facing environment with direct PM interaction
• Opportunity to enhance controls and improve processes

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Actions Ownership

• Monitor, capture, and process all mandatory and voluntary corporate actions across global equity positions
• Maintain an accurate and timely corporate actions event calendar

Event Analysis & PM Advisory

• Analyze corporate action terms and assess impact on portfolios and P&L
• Communicate key details, deadlines, and implications to Portfolio Managers
• Support PMs in decision-making for voluntary events (e.g. rights issues, tender offers)

Election Management

• Coordinate and execute elections for voluntary corporate actions
• Ensure accurate and timely submission to custodians and prime brokers
• Manage critical deadlines and escalation processes

Booking, Validation & Reconciliation

• Ensure accurate booking of corporate action events (cash and stock entitlements)
• Perform reconciliation of expected vs actual proceeds
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies with brokers, custodians, and fund administrators

Complex Event Handling

• Take ownership of high-impact and non-standard events, including:
• Mergers & acquisitions
• Spin-offs
• Restructurings
• Cross-border events across Asia, US, and Europe

Stakeholder Management

• Liaise with:
• Portfolio Managers and Traders
• Equities Operations team
• Prime brokers and custodians
• Fund administrators

Risk Control & Process Improvement

• Maintain robust controls to prevent missed elections or mis-bookings
• Identify process gaps and implement improvements
• Contribute to automation and scalability initiatives

✅ Candidate Profile

Education

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline
• CFA or other relevant qualifications are advantageous

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in corporate actions / asset servicing
• Experience within:
• Hedge funds (highly preferred), OR
• Investment banks, custodians, or asset managers
• Strong exposure to equities corporate actions, including voluntary events

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of:
• Corporate actions lifecycle
• Global equity markets and settlement frameworks
• Familiarity with data/vendor sources (e.g. Bloomberg, custodian feeds)
• Experience with OMS/PMS platforms is a plus
• Advanced Excel; exposure to automation tools (Python/VBA) is beneficial

⚡ Core Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive events and deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with front office stakeholders
• High level of ownership and risk awareness

Regional Experience (Preferred)

• Exposure to Asia markets, including:
• Hong Kong / China (Stock Connect)
• Japan / other regional exchanges
• Experience handling cross-border corporate actions is highly desirable