Wedbush Securities is one of the largest securities firms and investment banks in the nation. We provide innovative financial solutions through our Wealth Management, Capital Markets, Futures and Advanced Clearing & Prime Services divisions. Headquartered in Los Angeles, California with over 100 offices and more than 80 correspondent offices, our commitment to providing relentless, customized service is the foundation of our consistent growth.

The Corporate Actions Announcement Capture role is a Temporary role that could go permanent. The person in this role is responsible for the daily capture and set up of all voluntary corporate action events for the assets managed by Wedbush Securities and its clients. The individual is responsible for the monitoring of announcements received from various custodians and presenting the data in a user-friendly format.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Monitor deadlines and critical cut-offs to ensure announcements are updated and processed accordingly
• Research and report on all aspects of corporate actions
• Liaise with business partners to communicate details of events and associated elections
• Mitigate potential risk and exposure inherent with the processing of corporate event
• Monitor general ledger of firm accounts and daily break reports to ensure timely resolution of all reconciling items
• Contribute to the growth and development of initiatives focused on creating a more efficient process while reducing risk
• Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university required
• Minimum 5 years experience in financial services operations
• Must have corporate actions experience
• Able to maintain a high degree of accuracy a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Customer service orientated with strong interpersonal skills
• Exceptional math and communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office and SQL required
• String knowledge of all product types, including but not limited to, equities, fixed income, options, warrants and rights
• Ability to be resourceful and work independently while keeping focus on the group’s strategic initiatives
• Highly organized and detailed oriented
• Knowledge of Refinitiv Beta, FIS Phase 3 and DTCC websites

What Wedbush Offers You

As part of our overall compensation package, Wedbush Securities offers an array of diverse benefits to all our colleagues. We believe that providing competitive benefit options yields the advantageous reward of establishing a healthy and inclusive foundational work culture.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with multiple health plan options for you and your family
• Health Savings Account with company-sponsored contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) traditional and dependent care
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits
• 401(k) plan with discretionary, competitive company matching and profit-sharing contributions
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• 3 weeks of Paid Time Off
• 2 weeks of Paid Sick Time (may vary by location)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Charitable Donation Matching Contributions
• Paid Leave (Military, Jury Duty, Volunteer Time Off, Disability, etc.)
• FINRA License Sponsorship
• Travel & Employee Assistance and Employee Discount Programs

The reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic location. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000-$95,000. Colleagues may be eligible for additional, discretionary incentive compensation based on the colleague's and the firm's performance. At Wedbush, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at, or near, the top of the range for their role. Decisions regarding compensation are determined on a case-by-case basis and are dependent on a variety of factors including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

Wedbush Securities (WS) is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. WS does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, registered domestic partner status, uniform service member status, marital status, pregnancy, age, medical condition, disability, genetic information, family care or medical leave status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws, or on the basis that an applicant or Colleague is perceived to have these characteristics or is associated with someone who is perceived to have these characteristics. WS aims to foster a culture of inclusion where all Colleagues are valued for their unique contributions to the firm as well as provided equal opportunities to succeed.
From: Wedbush Securities