Financial Services Apprentice

Develop an understanding of the structure of the financial services industry and in particular the role and purpose of UKSS as registrar and receiving agent within the scope of Equiniti clients undertaking corporate action activity through capital re-organisations, acquisitions, disposals, funds raising transaction via placings, rights issue and open offer, return of funds though buybacks, tender offers etc; and how this role relates to other functions within the wider EQ group. Project plan from start to completion of the underlying corporate action task in a confidential manner. Develop close and trusted relationships with Issuers, advisors and brokers and keep regular communication/liaison with them, alongside internal stakeholders, to fully understand all their expectations and requirements. Follow a prescribed governance process to assist in providing a structured project plan which defines requirements to the corporate actions operational team and any other relevant internal teams. Designing and being able to explain the timeline of a corporate action, factoring in any regulatory, legal and market practice timelines and internal operational processing constraints. Subject to technical knowledge and experience, actively lead on certain Corporate Action projects with external and internal stakeholders.
  Gain understanding of the technical, investment and settlement characteristics of the overall corporate action and how it impacts share registers and the associated regulated nominee structures and any applicable employee share plans. Gain understanding of how an investment instrument or product is typically used within the industry and how it may meet specified client objectives. Competent in the IT skills, systems and processes required to deliver consistent outcomes. Learn how to be logical to support and fit within the wider business and the sector. Understands the types of risks that may arise through operational activities and how these risks can be mitigated. 
 

Training:

Training will take place on a day release basis (Tuesdays) and you will attend degree delivery sessions on-line and in person with your training provider; the Walbrook Institute London.

Training Outcome:

 This apprenticeship can lead to a full-time career in financial services.

Employer Description:
Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries. EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative