Opening for Corporate Affairs :: Contract :: Owing Mills, MD (Hybrid)

Job Title: Corporate Affairs (Corporate Actions & Operations Transformation Specialist)

Location: Owing Mills, MD - HYBRID

Experience: 8+ Years

Employment Type: Contract

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Corporate Actions & Operations Specialist with a strong background in corporate action functions, process transformation, and middle-office operations. The ideal candidate will play a key role in driving operational efficiency, enhancing process design accuracy, and supporting system and contract lifecycle improvements.

This role requires a Subject Matter Expert (SME) who can bridge business and technology, contribute to Agile delivery models, and support end-to-end implementation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as an SME for Corporate Actions, ensuring accurate processing and compliance with market standards
• Support process transformation initiatives, improving operational workflows and controls
• Assist in project management (PM) activities, including planning, execution, and stakeholder coordination
• Design and optimize end-to-end processes, including trade lifecycle and contract management
• Ensure process design accuracy and alignment with business and regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with technology teams on system design, enhancements, and implementation
• Work within middle-office functions, supporting trade validation, settlements, and reconciliations
• Evaluate and strengthen operational controls and risk frameworks
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (scrum, sprint planning, retrospectives) and drive delivery outcomes
• Support end-to-end implementation, including testing (UAT), deployment, and post-production validation
• Engage with stakeholders across business, operations, and IT teams in both virtual and in-person settings

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in Corporate Actions and Middle Office Operations
• Strong understanding of corporate action lifecycle events (dividends, mergers, splits, etc.)
• Proven experience in process design, transformation, and optimization
• Solid knowledge of operational controls, risk, and compliance frameworks
• Experience with system design and implementation projects
• Familiarity with end-to-end contract lifecycle management
• Hands-on experience working in Agile environments
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) and provide strategic insights

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in large-scale transformation or migration programs
• Exposure to financial services or capital markets environments
• Prior experience working with cross-functional global teams

Key Competencies

• Process Excellence & Continuous Improvement
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Strong Communication (Virtual & In-Person)
• Stakeholder Collaboration
• Change & Transformation Mindset