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Sunanda Singh

S&P Global Services
Ottawa,ON
2
Languages
9
years of professional experience

Detail-oriented financial operations professional with over 7 years of experience specializing in corporate actions, entitlement processing, and regulatory operations. Proven expertise in managing complex corporate events across equities and fixed income, ensuring accurate calculations of entitlements and reconciling cash and securities positions. Strong ability to handle time-sensitive financial processes while applying operational controls and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. Proficient in Excel and SQL, with a solid background in supporting audits, developing SOPs, conducting UAT, and driving process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Work History

Corporate Actions Analyst

7 Years 4 Months
S&P Global Services | 09.2016 - 01.2024
  • Processed mandatory and voluntary corporate actions across equities and fixed income products, ensuring accurate and timely processing throughout the event lifecycle.
  • Managed entitlement calculations, payment processing, and position reconciliation across cash and securities, ensuring settlement accuracy, data integrity, and compliance.
  • Reviewed corporate action notifications and circulars from multiple sources, including DTC, Capital IQ, LSE, and Euroclear, and performed second-source validation to confirm event details.
  • Analyzed SWIFT MT564/565/566 messages to capture, validate, and process corporate action event information.
  • Monitored and resolved discrepancies, breaks, and exceptions using reconciliation tools and workflow systems.
  • Monitored and resolved discrepancies, breaks, and exceptions using reconciliation tools and workflow systems, investigating root causes and implementing appropriate resolutions.
  • Applied knowledge of tax implications associated with corporate actions and supported accurate processing of financial events.
  • Collaborated with custodians, tax, compliance, front-office, and operations teams to resolve escalations, ensuring smooth processing of complex transactions.
  • Used Excel and SQL to validate financial data, investigate discrepancies, generate reports, and support operational decision-making.
  • Worked independently to prioritize fluctuating workloads and meet processing deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and control standards.
  • Contributed to UAT testing, SOP documentation, and system enhancements, driving process improvement initiatives focused on operational controls and data quality.
  • Maintained strong awareness of operational risk by validating event information, investigating exceptions, and following established procedures and controls.
  • Supported market and financial operations research through review of corporate action information and industry-related data sources.

PROJECTS:

  • US ETFs
  • Germany Cash Dividend

Research Analyst

1 Year 6 Months
Bank of America | 03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Conducted verification of clients and entities using FINRA, SEC, EDGAR, SEDAR, and SOS databases to ensure accurate and complete information for onboarding.
  • Reviewed and validated client documentation, including IMAs, CMAs, Trust Agreements, Prospectuses, Certificates of Registration, and tax-related forms, supporting compliant account opening.
  • Escalated discrepancies, high-risk clients, and PEPs to Compliance, supporting AML/KYC compliance efforts.
  • Conducted enhanced due diligence, background checks, negative-news screening, and risk assessments to mitigate potential risks and ensure policy adherence.
  • Completed KYC reviews for new and existing clients, maintaining accurate records and ensuring documentation met regulatory and internal requirements.
  • Collaborated with Compliance and Operations teams to address client-risk, documentation, account-restriction, and regulatory issues.
  • Updated SOPs and documented process exceptions to support audit readiness, records integrity, and continuous operational improvement.

Education

MBA - Finance & International Business

Amity University | Delhi, ON | 12.2014

BBA - General Studies

GGSIPU | Delhi, ON | 08.2012

Skills

Corporate Actions & Entitlement Processing
Mandatory & Voluntary Events
Dividends
Coupons
Mergers
Splits & Reorganizations
Entitlement Calculations & Payment Processing
Cash & Securities Reconciliation
Exception & Discrepancy Resolution
Regulatory Compliance & Operational Controls
Data validation
Financial analysis
Process improvement
Audit documentation
Stakeholder & Client Support

Languages

English
Full Professional
Hindi
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Corporate Actions Analyst

S&P Global Services
09.2016 - 01.2024Read More

Research Analyst

Bank of America
03.2015 - 09.2016Read More

Amity University

MBA from Finance & International Business
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GGSIPU

BBA from General Studies
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Sunanda Singh