Position Services / CAVS Analyst

The global Corporate Action Validation Service (CAVS) team performs research and provides timely, accurate, and comprehensive information on corporate action announcements worldwide. The responsibilities of the Analyst include but are not limited to the following ? Validate full range of international corporate actions, from simple events such as Cash Dividend and Returns of Capital, to more complex events like Mergers and Optional Exchanges. ? Monitor and fully understand complete flow of vendor data. ? Review and understand announcement details requiring validation. ? Research, resolve conflicts, locate missing information within specified timeframes utilizing external and internal data sources. ? Add new announcements and update with comprehensive terms as necessary. ? Reconcile internal data with external Custodian information. ? Master Fidelitys intricate announcement validation system, ActionSource. ? Extensive interaction with various departments including international Position Services groups, Prime Brokerage and Controllers via outbound and inbound emails and the telephone. ? Field high volume of diverse inquiries from various consumers (business units) of CAVS data. ? Interface with external corporate action data providers. ? Participate in system testing and respond to ongoing demands for increased coverage and service. Skills Required ? Proficiency in navigating internet and web-based applications. ? Interpret wide range of reference materials.  Utilization of 3rd party information providers interfaces (e.g. Xcitek, Bloomberg, SWIFT, etc.), as well as those of Agents and Exchange. ? Excellent problem solving skills ? Detail-oriented, maintains accurate and complete records ? Strong organizational skills ? Learns quickly and displays adaptability ? Shows initiative, is self motivated and also works well with a team ? Proficient written and verbal communications skills ? Write technical documents, business specs, test plans and scripts Skills Desired ? A passion for business process improvement ? Knowledge of Equity or Fixed Income products ? Ability to build and maintain multiple long distance relationships ? Team-player ? Clear English language communicator ? particularly by phone and e-mail

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Category:	Advertising/Marketing/Public Relations
	> Other Advertising
Location:	Baltimore, MD
County:	Baltimore City County
ZIP Code:	21201
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Morgan Stanley
Phone:	email only please
Fax:	email only please