Corporate Actions Specialist

Freedom Management Ltd
, a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp
, is a dynamic and fast-growing provider of financial services across banking, brokerage, and insurance sectors. As part of our strategic expansion across the MENA region, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Corporate Actions Specialist to join our Abu Dhabi office.

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Corporate Actions Specialist to join our team and manage the full lifecycle of corporate actions across global markets. This role covers both mandatory and voluntary events for equities and fixed income instruments, with a strong focus on operational accuracy, tax compliance, and cross-functional coordination.

• Corporate Actions Processing
• Monitor, capture, and process all corporate actions including dividends, redemptions, rights issues, and tender offers.
• Stakeholder Coordination
• Liaise with custodians, prime brokers, and counter parties to ensure timely and accurate execution of events.
• Client & Internal Communication
• Provide timely updates to clients and internal teams regarding corporate actions, deadlines, and outcomes.
• QI/QDD Compliance
• Apply and document withholding tax rules for income events under the QI/QDD framework.
• Verify positions and entitlements, ensuring accurate outcomes and payments.
• System Data Integrity
• Maintain high data quality across internal platforms (Trader Net, trading systems, banking platforms).
• Process Improvement
• Identify and implement automation and efficiency enhancements in corporate actions workflows.
• Work closely with Back Office, Finance, and Compliance to ensure operational alignment and reporting accuracy.

• Timely and error-free processing of corporate actions.
• Effective coordination with custodians, brokers, and internal teams.
• Implementation of QI/QDD controls in corporate actions handling.
• 3-5 years of experience in corporate actions within brokerage, custody, or investment banking.
• Strong knowledge of equity and fixed income products.
• Understanding of QI/QDD withholding implications.
• Experience in reconciliation and settlement processes.
• High attention to detail and deadline management.
• Familiarity with post-trade systems (Trader Net, Bloomberg, or similar).
• High accuracy and accountability in execution.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
• Team-oriented and proactive in collaboration.

• Be part of a growing, international financial services group
• Dynamic work culture with strong executive exposure
• Opportunities to join an expanding team across a developing regional network

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Administrative and Finance
• Industries:
  Financial Services, Insurance Agencies and Brokerages, and Banking