VStock Transfer is a premier, SEC-registered stock transfer agent dedicated to delivering tailored transfer agency and registrar services to both public and private issuers. From initial public offerings (IPOs) and proxy administration to corporate actions and regulatory compliance, we serve as a trusted partner navigating complex market operations.
We are seeking a Corporate Action Specialist with a sharp eye for detail to join our fast-moving Corporate Action team. You will drive the execution of crucial mandatory and voluntary corporate events, serving as the central point of contact between issuers, legal teams, DTC, and Market Exchanges (FINRA/OTC, NASDAQ, and NYSE).
Key Responsibilities
• Corporate Action Execution: Plan, manage, and reconcile mandatory and voluntary events (including stock splits, M&A, Share Exchanges, spin-offs, tender offers, rights offerings, and dividends).
• Share Register Management: Maintain precise issuer shareholder ledgers, tracking issued, outstanding, and canceled shares through every phase of restructuring.
• DTC & Regulatory Coordination: Work directly with DTC, FINRA, and clearing firms to manage event announcements, structure exchange offers, and finalize share distributions.
• Client & Legal Strategy: Review critical transaction documentation (agreements, board resolutions, SEC filings) alongside issuer executives and legal counsel.
• Reconciliation & Escrow: Oversee cash/share distribution calculations, manage escrow accounts, and perform detailed position reconciliations.
• Discrepancy & Audit Resolution: Proactively audit, investigate, and resolve share position or cash mismatches between internal ledgers, DTC reports, and clearing brokers.
• Quality & Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to SEC regulations, transfer agent protocols, and internal risk management controls.
Qualifications & Skills
Core Requirements
• Analytical & Mathematical Aptitude: Demonstrated skill in financial reconciliations and complex share-ratio calculations.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, transfer agency operating software, and financial databases.
• Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to interface with C-suite executives and securities attorneys.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree preferred (Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field).
Preferred Qualifications
• 1–3+ years of operational experience within transfer agency operations, stock transfer processing, or corporate action desks at a brokerage.
• Strong familiarity with SEC transfer agent rules, FINRA guidelines, and DTC frameworks (FAST/DWAC, DRS, PTOP, ATOP).
• Hands-on experience navigating DTC's Corporate Actions platform
Pay: $42,500.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
Experience:
• Transfer Agency : 1 year (Required)
Work Location: Remote