Head “mandatory” Corporate Actions

Company Description
**Writing the future. Together.**

Avaloq is a value driven, fast-paced financial technology and services company and we are committed to developing the banking solutions of tomorrow.

**Job Description**:
**Your team**

The team is integrated in a global department located in 3 different regions (Switzerland, Germany and Singapore) that is organized in 6 different teams: 1 CA Pre-Processing “Voluntary” team and 1 CA Pre-Processing “Mandatory” team (your team), both located in Bioggio (CH) managing the Security Events creation and the release of the notifications; 4 Processing teams located in Berlin (DE), Singapore (SG), Bioggio (CH) and Adliswil (CH) managing mainly the instructions and bookings processes

**Your mission**

You lead the “Mandatory” Corporate Actions Pre-Processing team and provide high-quality BPaaS (Business Process as a Service) service. Your team consists of various, qualified banking specialists. Our mission is to deliver the corporate action service to our global customers. With the ultra-modern Avaloq software and reliable processes, we offer efficient services in a constantly changing banking environment. The team’s focus is to process Corporate Actions mandatory events for eligible investors (including notifications to end-clients for specific Corporate Action types) according to market standards and in line with agreed time services. Your tasks include:

- Professional team management according to recognized best market practices
- Handling and processing of mandatory Corporate Actions in accordance with the service level agreements
- Review of open critical issues pertaining to the business
- Regular exchange with the team and business partners
- Process improvements, as well as potential support for projects related for the respective area of responsibility

**Qualifications**:
**What you need**
- Experience in management positions
- Former practical experience in the Corporate Actions back office
- Know-how of the full Corporate Actions area (both voluntary and mandatory events)
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Quick comprehension, high flexibility, and resilience, as well as the ability to work in a multicultural and global working environment
- Positive, proactive, determined, and motivated personality
- Fluent in English and basic German knowledge

**You will get extra points for the following**
- Knowledge of additional languages (good command of German is considered as a very important plus)
- Knowledge of Avaloq Core Banking System

Additional Information
**Now let's talk about perks and compensation**

We have a hybrid work week model, giving colleagues flexibility in how they work, as well as ensuring we create our unique Avaloq culture in our office locations. Our base salaries are competitive and you can be recognised for outstanding effort with an extraordinary achievement reward - the pinnacle of recognition. Avaloq aims to share its success with all its colleagues by paying out “Success Share Units” depending on its performance in a given year.

At Avaloq we embrace diversity, we embrace difference. We are whole-heartedly committed to equal employment opportunities and we foster an inclusive culture where everyone’s' contributions are valued and their voices are listened to. We hire, compensate and promote regardless of origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other fascinating characteristics that make us different. Please note that our job descriptions are intended to be written in an inclusive and gender neutral language.

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