Job Description
Location: Montreal, Canada - Hybrid
In this position, you’ll be based in our Montreal office for a minimum of three days a week, with the flexibility to work from home for part of your working week.
We give you a world of potential
Computershare is renowned for its expertise in data management, high volume transaction processing, payments and communications. Many of the world’s leading organizations use these core competencies to help maximize the value of relationships with their investors, employees, creditors, members and customers.
Our vision is to leverage our global network, specialized technology, local and global financial markets expertise and unsurpassed service levels to keep Computershare at the forefront of the industry. As the perfect partner for organizations seeking consolidated tailored solutions and superior service, we constantly strive to widen the gap in quality between us and our competitors.
A role you will love
Computershare Technology Services (CTS) provides global technology and infrastructure/support services for existing Computershare proprietary software together with a full range of development services for new products.
CTS globally has approximately 1,500 employees and is made up of Service Delivery, Development Centre of Excellence, Digital Centre of Excellence and 6 technology groups aligned to our global business lines.
The incumbent is part of a team who, collectively, support the migration of data from third party transfer agent’s computer systems.
Key Responsibilities
MIGRATIONS
- Co-ordinate with the business the requirements for new conversions of new clients onto the Computershare proprietary software – SCRIP.
- Inspect the data received from the TA to ensure consistency and correct format.
- Work with the Developers to ensure correct mapping of data and that the Computershare Migration Software displays all information correctly on SCRIP.
- Once the data has been inspected in system testing and we are convinced everything is being displayed correctly, then we advise the business for them to validate and confirm that everything is correct.
- Liaise with the business to confirm everything is correct and receive their confirmation of sign-off.
CORPORATE ACTIONS
- Plan for upcoming Corporate Actions of an extraordinary nature or large scale.
- Set up the Job Parameters for these extraordinary Corporate Actions.
Required
What will you bring to the role
7+ years experience in Transfer Agency, Employee Equity Plans, Securities Processing, Financial Services Operations, or related industry.
Demonstrated experience leading complex data migrations, corporate actions, system implementations, or operational change projects.
Experience working collaboratively with technology, development, operations, and client-facing teams.
Proven ability to manage high-risk operational events with minimal supervision.
Advanced Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, data analysis).
SQL and database query skills.
Data mapping and conversion experience.
File layout analysis (fixed-width, CSV, XML, flat file structures).
Systems integration and data validation experience.
Change management and release processes.
JIRA, ServiceNow, Azure DevOps, or equivalent work management tools.
Strong stakeholder management.
Influencing without authority.
Critical thinking and root cause analysis.
Ability to manage multiple concurrent high-priority projects.
Strong decision-making under tight operational deadlines.
Preferred
Deep understanding of transfer agency operations.
Corporate actions processing expertise.
Shareholder recordkeeping systems.
Employee equity plans and securities processing.
Regulatory and risk considerations associated with corporate actions and shareholder records.
Executive-level communication skills.
Knowledge of internal Computershare systems, policies and procedures.
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. Visit computershare.com/CanadaBenefits for details.
And more. Ours is a welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our handbook will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit Computershare.com/careers-handbook .
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 want to provide 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.
