Clearing Operations Associate – Corporate Actions

Alpaca

Corporate Actions Associate processing distributions, reorganizations, and redemptions for Alpaca. Focused on accuracy and collaboration with vendors in a dynamic, remote team environment.

Posted 7/13/2026full-timeRemote • 🏈 Anywhere in North AmericaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Corporate Actions, including processing distributions, reorganizations, and redemptions, while ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial regulations. Proficient in collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and adapt to regulatory changes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Corporate Actions ExperienceDTC Corporate Action Web ExperienceKnowledge of ICE CA DataKnowledge of Brokerage Clearing OperationsFINRA SIE Certification

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Hard Skills

SQLDatabase CodingCorporate Action ProcessingReconciliationAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

AdaptabilityEmpathyAccountabilityCollaborationCuriosity

Tools & Technologies

ZendeskMicrosoft OfficeGoogle WorkspaceMetabase

Certifications & Qualifications

FINRA SIE

Industry Keywords

Financial Industry RegulationsU.S. Securities OperationsCorporate Action EventsCustodian InterfacesRisk Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Primary owner and processor for distributions (dividends, interest, etc), reorganizations (reverse splits, mergers, etc.), and redemptions (maturities, calls, etc).
Review and validate corporate action event details with rigorous attention to accuracy before posting to customer accounts, minimizing risk of errors and potential firm exposure.
Interface daily with external vendors and custodians (DTC, OCC, BNY, ICE) to confirm accuracy of event and allocation details.
Balance and reconcile all corporate actions booked versus the corresponding suspense and wash accounts. Ensure the corporate action house accounts are balanced daily.
Research breaks and open items to ensure they do not become aged.
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for corporate actions for internal departments and external partners.
Respond to corporate action related Zendesk tickets and handle voluntary corporate action requests.
Enhance and iterate on procedures to incorporate new tasks, asset classes, and other processes.
Assist on automation of daily self-clearing processes collaborating with engineering
Stay curious! Learn other areas in the clearing space to assist in downtime.

Requirements

What you’ll need

3+ years of Corporate Actions experience
Direct DTC Corporate Action Web experience
Knowledge of ICE CA data, BNY processing, OCC Option CA process
Knowledge of Brokerage Clearing operations. Possess general knowledge of U.S. securities back office operations of a clearing firm
Knowledge of the Financial industry rules, regulations and laws
Ability to work independently in a remote environment with attention to detail as well as collaboratively within a team environment
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities
Have basic knowledge of SQL, metabase, or other database coding language
Easily adapt between Microsoft and Google document and spreadsheet solutions
Must be able to change and adapt to the ever-changing regulatory landscape of the financial industry and be able to assist other functional areas when necessary
Possess a FINRA SIE or within first 180 days of employment
Must be able to follow company tenets of:
Stay Curious
Have Empathy
Be Accountable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Salary & Stock Options
Health Benefits
New Hire Home-Office Setup: One-time USD $500
Monthly Stipend: USD $150 per month via a Brex Card