Content Manager - Corporate Actions

About the position

FactSet creates flexible, open data and software solutions for over 200,000 investment professionals worldwide, providing instant access to financial data and analytics that investors use to make crucial decisions. At FactSet, our values are the foundation of everything we do. They express how we act and operate, serve as a compass in our decision-making, and play a big role in how we treat each other, our clients, and our communities. We believe that the best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time, and that curiosity is the key to anticipating our clients’ needs and exceeding their expectations. Role Overview As a Content Manager - Corporate Actions at FactSet, you will play a pivotal role in integrating and maintaining ISO 15022/ 20022 messaging standards within our workflows, ensuring FactSet meets industry requirements and client expectations for data accuracy, coverage, compliance, and timeliness. Alongside ISO format integration, you will ensure high-quality, accurate corporate actions data reaches clients, develop and optimize workflows, and provide subject matter expertise for internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the integration, validation, and maintenance of ISO15022 & ISO20022- compliant corporate actions messaging, ensuring alignment with industry standards and seamless client integration while serving as FactSet’s subject matter expert and primary liaison for all related issues.
  • Manage the Corporate Actions Master database to ensure comprehensive, timely, error-free, and up-to-date corporate actions records.
  • Identify and onboard new markets, event types, and sources to broaden the scope and depth of corporate actions coverage.
  • Supervise and mentor a team of data analysts and specialists, ensuring productivity and accuracy targets are met.
  • Develop, document, and refine internal procedures and quality control standards for corporate actions content.
  • Monitor, analyze, and resolve complex data issues, liaising with engineering, product management, and client support teams as needed.
  • Provide timely responses and solutions to internal or client inquiries regarding corporate actions content.
  • Proactively identify and implement process improvements through automation, tooling, or modified workflows.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert on global corporate action event types, market best practices, and FactSet’s proprietary data models.
  • Liaise with global offices, partners, and data sources to coordinate and optimize content coverage.
  • Participate in training, onboarding, and knowledge management initiatives for team members.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years in financial data operations or content management, with substantial experience in corporate actions.
  • Extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of ISO 15022 and ISO 20022 corporate actions messaging protocols are required.
  • Deep knowledge of global corporate action events and their market/regulatory impacts.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to data quality.
  • Proven stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills with the ability to drive change and influence at all levels.
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel; expertise in SQL, XML, SWIFT formats, and data automation tools a strong plus.
  • Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
  • For U.S. candidates, must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience with FactSet or comparable financial data/platform providers.
  • Familiarity with other industry ISO standards
  • Familiarity with AI-driven analytics tools and their application in financial data management.
  • Advanced degrees or certifications (CFA, CAIA)

Benefits

  • health, life, and disability insurance
  • retirement savings plans
  • discounted employee stock purchase program
  • paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days.
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