Internship in Corporate Actions & Income Processing CH (9-month fixed-term contract)

Banking Operations is a strategic Avaloq service line providing Banking Operations outsourcing services to banks. We are organized as a global business area running state-of-the art Backoffice services with industry leading automation quality and risk standards. We are experts in providing a true value add to our clients and thus always look to add creative and client-oriented personalities with drive and passion to our team. 

You will be part of a global department located in 3 different countries (Germany Switzerland and Singapore) responsible for managing Corporate Action business/processes (announcements Instructions and Payments).

Your key tasks

During the internship period you will be able to assist and learn the following activities with the support of senior Banking Operations staff shadowing their work and having the opportunity to provide your inputs and contribution.

• Analysis of Custodians MT564/568 swift messages. Introductory analysis of MT564 and MT568 SWIFT messages received from custodians focusing on identifying key elements and understanding their role in corporate actions processing
• Set-up of Corporate Actions events. Guided support in the set up of standard and low-risk CA event types and understand the risks involved and potential consequences. This is limited to basic scenarios and following predefined procedures
• Notifications in various languages to end-clients of the banks for elective corporate actions events. Assistance in drafting notifications to end-clients of the banks based on templates and under staff review
• Resolution of clients inquiries. Observation and supervised handling of client inquiries with the aim of learning how resolution processes are structured and managed by experienced staff

Qualifications :

• Economics studies preferably at university level and with a focus in Finance
• Proactive approach towards a highly challenging fast-paced and complex environment
• Good communication and organization skills
• Good team player and positive attitude
• Flexibility and willingness to learn
• English language

It would be a real bonus if you have

• Know-how in the Corporate Actions area (even if only theoretical) is considered as a strong plus
• Knowledge of additional languages (German or French preferably)

Additional Information :

We realize that managing work life balance is a challenge we all face in our daily lives and in order to support with this we are pleased to offer hybrid and flexible working for most of our Avaloqers to maintain work life balance and still continue our fantastic Avaloq culture in our global offices. 

In Avaloq we are proud to embrace diversity and understand the success of our business is built on the power of different opinions we are whole heartedly committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment and inclusive culture where you can be your true authentic self. 

We hire compensate and promote regardless of origin age gender identity sexual orientation or any other fantastic traits that make us all unique we have done our best to write this advert in an inclusive and neutral way. 

Please be aware that we will not accept speculative CV submissions for any of our roles from recruitment agencies and any unsolicited candidate submissions will be exempt from any payment expectations.  

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time