Paper Scrip/ Verifications Officer
JOB DESCRIPTION
Location: Johannesburg (Hybrid)
In this position, you'll be based in the Johannesburg office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for some of your working week. Find out more about our flexible work culture at computershare.com/flex.
We give you a world of potential
The Paper Scrip/verification team is responsible for all paper script settlements and all account verification for the various brokers daily. Receiving certificate and forward to the respective Transfer Secretaries to move the shares electronically into the Brokers Nominees. Removal of electronic shares from the respective Transfer Secretaries and transfer to the clients account held with the Broker. Removal of brokers client shares from different registers. Monthly balancing of paper shares held with Computershare Outsourcing (vault) if needed.
A role you will love
The Paper Scrip/Verification officers require to have a good understanding of work routines and procedures used to support and administer back-office stockbroking activities. The role will operate within defined technical and operational procedures, which require proficient knowledge and awareness on how to apply them.
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Some of your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate with transfer secretaries to ensure clients receive entitlements, complete CM42 registration, validate certificate delivery, and update BDA entries. For DEMATS/REMATS, liaise with the broker's CSDP to handle share dematerialization and rematerialization requests.
- Liaise and deal with the transfer secretaries and broker to receive, complete and submit the lost share indemnity forms.
- Liaise and deal with the transfer secretaries and broker to receive, complete and submit the upliftment forms on BDA.
- Do verifications on BDA of all new client loadings/changes to static details against client mandates/broker instructions within the required timelines as set out in the SLA with the broker.
- Prepare monthly balancing of physical locations to the POPLOC/LOCSC reports
What will you bring to the role
You will need to have a good understanding of how the market operates under the verification banner, including settlements of paper and electronic shares. High attention to detail and some evaluative judgment based on best practice and previous experience. Well-developed communication skills to be able to provide clear verbal and/or written communications in response to client queries.
Other key skills and qualifications required for the role include:
- Grade 12 certificate (Essential)
- BDA Experience (Essential)
- Diploma or Degree in Business Management, Business Administration or an equivalent qualification (advantageous).
- Knowledge of Financial Services Industry
- Experience Equity Settlement
- Corporate actions knowledge
- Knowledge of FICA requirements
Rewards designed for you
Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle
Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family
Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.
Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get togethers to helping you invest in your future.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare.com/careershub
ABOUT US
A company to be proud of
We're a global leader in financial administration with over 11,000 employees across more than 22 different countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job, our open and inclusive culture means that we will help you to grow, to move forward and make the most of our world of opportunities.
Fairness and culture
We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles and ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process please visit computershare.com/access for further information.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Since 1978, we've been trusted by companies around the globe to manage their shareholder registry, corporate actions and shareholder meetings and we're now the number one transfer agency in the world. As client needs evolved, so has our portfolio of services; extending our Issuer Services into equity and entity governance services to companies both public and private worldwide. Careers in Issuer Services could mean anything from assisting shareholders with their portfolios, enabling access to global markets or helping clients deliver on their equity and entity compliance requirements everywhere they operate.
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion