Freedom Broker Global Markets is a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (FRHC), a NASDAQ-listed diversified financial services group.

The company operates under a financial services permission granted by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), specialising in brokerage and investment services

As part of our strategic expansion across the MENA region, we are seeking an experienced and proactive Corporate Actions Specialist to join our Abu Dhabi office.

About the Role

We are looking for a meticulous and proactive Corporate Actions Specialist to join our team and manage the full lifecycle of corporate actions across global markets. This role covers both mandatory and voluntary events for equities and fixed income instruments, with a strong focus on operational accuracy, tax compliance, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate Actions Processing
Monitor, capture, and process all corporate actions including dividends, redemptions, rights issues, and tender offers.
Stakeholder Coordination
Liaise with custodians, prime brokers, and counterparties to ensure timely and accurate execution of events.
Client & Internal Communication
Provide timely updates to clients and internal teams regarding corporate actions, deadlines, and outcomes.
QI/QDD Compliance
Apply and document withholding tax rules for income events under the QI/QDD framework.
Reconciliation & Accuracy
Verify positions and entitlements, ensuring accurate outcomes and payments.
System Data Integrity
Maintain high data quality across internal platforms (TraderNet, trading systems, banking platforms).
Process Improvement
Identify and implement automation and efficiency enhancements in corporate actions workflows.
Cross-Department Collaboration
Work closely with Back Office, Finance, and Compliance to ensure operational alignment and reporting accuracy.

Probationary Period Assessment Criteria

Timely and error-free processing of corporate actions.
Effective coordination with custodians, brokers, and internal teams.
Implementation of QI/QDD controls in corporate actions handling.

Professional Competencies

3–5 years of experience in corporate actions within brokerage, custody, or investment banking.
Strong knowledge of equity and fixed income products.
Understanding of QI/QDD withholding implications.
Experience in reconciliation and settlement processes.
High attention to detail and deadline management.
Familiarity with post-trade systems (TraderNet, Bloomberg, or similar).

Personal Competencies

High accuracy and accountability in execution.
Strong communication and coordination skills.
Problem-solving mindset and ability to work under pressure.
Team-oriented and proactive in collaboration.

Why Join the Freedom Family

Be part of a growing, international financial services group
Dynamic work culture with strong executive exposure
Opportunities to join an expanding team across a developing regional network