Director, Corporate Actions

Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company • Eagan, MN

2d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Corporate Actions is an integral member of the Corporate Actions team based out of Odyssey Transfer and Trust Company’s Eagan, Minnesota office. The role manages the division’s everyday workflow and staff, ensures work is performed accurately and in accordance with procedures and regulatory obligations, and coordinates with clients, counsel, and internal operations teams. It suits someone with strong attention to detail, initiative, and the ability to solve problems while meeting tight deadlines.

Requirements

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and multitask.
• A solutions-based attitude and willingness to find ways to meet requests.
• Attention to detail and pride in work.
• Enjoys working with a small, closely-knit team in a fast-paced environment.
• Technically sound and diligent.
• Strong proficiency with Office 365, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, and other desktop applications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in transfer agency, corporate trust, or the securities industry is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the everyday workflow of the Corporate Actions division.
• Assess volumes and determine when additional staffing assistance is needed.
• Ensure adherence to checklists.
• Review and comment on obligations under various legal agreements.
• Organize required documents for transaction closings and liaise with the operations team to set up processing.
• Maintain records under various appointments.
• Draft corporate actions memos.
• Assist with month-end corporate actions billing.
• Communicate with clients and counsel as required.
• Verify that client identification procedures and required onboarding documents are provided and comply with Know Your Customer (KYC) and AML/ATF policy guidance.
• Foster a culture of compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations, including providing regular training and resources so team members understand applicable requirements.
• Conduct annual risk and control self-assessments with other departmental managers, assessing process risks and controls and determining whether controls are sufficient.
• Manage Associate- and Senior Associate-level staff.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Paid time off, including vacation, flex days, a birthday day off, and a bonus day.
• Health and dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• AD&D coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• $500 Health Savings Account.
• RRSP match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed