Analyst, Corporate Actions

Man Group
Massachusetts, US
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-level to mid-level professionals in corporate actions or asset servicing who prioritize process control and cross-functional collaboration.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 0–2 years of experience in corporate actions or asset servicing and a focus on operational accuracy.
    — “Approximately 0–2 years’ relevant experience in corporate actions or asset servicing”
  • Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and are comfortable working with multiple stakeholders.
    — “partnering closely with front office, custodians, and our other external vendors”
  • Professionals with a strong interest in technology, automation, and improving operational efficiency.
    — “interest in technology, automation and process improvement”

Things to consider

  • The role may require working with global teams and understanding international market practices.
    — “span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives”
  • Candidates must be prepared to handle time-sensitive and high-accuracy operational tasks.
    — “adherence to market and internal deadlines”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with corporate action lifecycle management and reconciliation processes.
    — “working understanding of the corporate action lifecycle, including mandatory and voluntary events”
  • Demonstrate skills in Excel and operational systems with examples of automation or efficiency improvements.
    — “Expertise using Excel and operational systems, with an interest in technology, automation and process improvement”
  • Emphasize ability to communicate event details clearly to diverse stakeholders.
    — “ability to explain event information to different stakeholders”
  • Showcase readiness to support new platform implementation with testing and data validation experience.
    — “Support the implementation of a new corporate actions platform through testing, data validation and issue tracking”
  • Demonstrate a proactive approach to resolving discrepancies and escalating risks.
    — “proactive approach to investigating discrepancies, resolving queries and escalating issues appropriately”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • accurate processing of corporate actions
  • timely communication with relevant teams
Typical background
corporate actionsasset servicing

Skills & requirements

Required

Corporate ActionsProcess ManagementCommunicationAttention To Detail

Preferred

Asset Management Knowledge

Stack & domain

Corporate ActionsIncome ProcessingEvent ManagementData ValidationCommunicationProcess ImprovementPlatform ImplementationTestingIssue TrackingProcess DocumentationAttention To DetailControl-focusedTeamworkProblem-solvingFinanceAsset ManagementInvestment Operations

About the role

Original posting from Man Group via Greenhouse

About Man Group

Man Group is a global alternative investment management firm focused on pursuing outperformance for sophisticated clients via our Systematic, Discretionary and Solutions offerings. Powered by talent and advanced technology, our single and multi-manager investment strategies are underpinned by deep research and span public and private markets, across all major asset classes, with a significant focus on alternatives. Man Group takes a partnership approach to working with clients, establishing deep connections and creating tailored solutions to meet their investment goals and those of the millions of retirees and savers they represent.

Headquartered in London, we manage $253.6 billion* and operate across multiple offices globally. Man Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker EMG.LN and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. Further information can be found at www.man.com

At Man Group, we respect your privacy and we are committed to protecting and safeguarding your Personal Data. We have developed policies and processes which are designed to provide for the security and integrity of your Personal Data. We are committed to Processing your Personal Data fairly and lawfully, and being open and transparent about such Processing. For further information on how we process your data, please see the privacy notice for applicants here.

  • As at 30 June 2026

Purpose of role

This role sits within the Numeric Investment Operations team and will be managing our Corporate Actions across business lines. They will be overseeing the full lifecycle of events partnering closely with front office, custodians, and our other external vendors.

Key responsibilities

Support the processing of mandatory and voluntary corporate actions and associated income, ensuring accuracy and adherence to market and internal deadlines.

Review and validate event details received from prime brokers, custodians and data providers, investigating discrepancies as required.

Communicate event information clearly to relevant investment and trading teams, obtain elections and submit instructions within agreed deadlines.

Monitor event progress, reconcile cash and stock entitlements, and investigate outstanding items with internal teams and external counterparties.

Perform daily operational processes and controls, maintaining accurate records and escalating exceptions, risks and time-sensitive issues promptly.

Respond to corporate action queries, working with colleagues to investigate and resolve issues.

Contribute to process improvements that strengthen controls, reduce manual activity and improve efficiency.

Support the implementation of a new corporate actions platform through testing, data validation and issue tracking.

Maintain process documentation and develop knowledge of different event types, instruments and market practices.

Specific responsibilities

Key skills and experience

Approximately 0–2 years’ relevant experience in corporate actions or asset servicing, ideally within an asset manager, hedge fund, prime broker or custodian.

A working understanding of the corporate action lifecycle, including mandatory and voluntary events, elections, entitlements and reconciliation.

Awareness of the roles of prime brokers, custodians and other parties involved in corporate action processing.

Strong attention to detail and a control-focused approach, with the ability to prioritize competing deadlines.

Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain event information to different stakeholders.

A proactive approach to investigating discrepancies, resolving queries and escalating issues appropriately.

Expertise using Excel and operational systems, with an interest in technology, automation and process improvement.

A collaborative approach and willingness to develop knowledge across investment strategies, asset classes and global markets.

The anticipated based salary range for this position is listed below. Compensation packages would also include benefits and a discretionary bonus. This is the base salary range that the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting based on the location and requirements of the position as well as the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant.  The Firm reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time.

US Pay Range$75,000—$85,000 USDInclusion, Work-Life Balance and Benefits at Man Group

You'll thrive in our working environment that champions equality of opportunity. Your unique perspective will contribute to our success, joining a workplace where inclusion is fundamental and deeply embedded in our culture and values. Through our external and internal initiatives, partnerships and programmes, you'll find opportunities to grow, develop your talents, and help foster an inclusive environment for all across our firm and industry. Learn more at www.man.com/diversity.

You'll have opportunities to make a difference through our charitable and global initiatives, while advancing your career through professional development, and with flexible working arrangements available too. Like all our people, you'll receive two annual 'Mankind' days of paid leave for community volunteering.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes competitive holiday entitlements, pension/401k, life and long-term disability coverage, group sick pay, enhanced parental leave and long-service leave. Depending on your location, you may also enjoy additional benefits such as private medical coverage, discounted gym membership options and pet insurance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Man Group provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and all employees without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender identity and expression, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, age or any other legally protected category or status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

Man Group is a Disability Confident Committed employer; if you require help or information on reasonable adjustments as you apply for roles with us, please contact TalentAcquisition@man.com.

Source: Man Group careers (Greenhouse)

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