Hybrid Team Leader – Corporate Actions, Income & Taxes

at AZQORE SA

• Job title: Team Leader – Corporate Actions, Income & Taxes
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Lisbon, Portugal

About the role

• Team Leader managing Corporate Actions and Income Taxes operations at Azqore in Lisbon. Ensuring efficiency and risk management while collaborating with European stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• The successful applicant will be responsible for managing Corporate Actions, Income and Taxes processing within the Portugal Securities Operations team.
• A solid understanding of the core system and process workflows is essential.
• Ensure operational efficiency and excellence while maintaining low levels of operational risk.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for European clients regarding Corporate Actions queries, concerns and issues.
• Expected to understand the relevant markets and demonstrate front-to-back knowledge of the processes they manage.
• Proactively manage and resolve discrepancies related to the functions for which they are responsible, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders locally and internationally.
• Drive cross-border collaboration and strengthen communication channels between the Portuguese and Swiss teams.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the key risk areas in Corporate Actions and Income/Taxes functions and the relevant controls.
• Ensure controls are performed in accordance with procedures.
• Strong escalation skills and the ability to participate in diagnostic processes and implement solutions.
• Prior experience in securities or financial operations preferred.
• Build and maintain strong communication channels with clients and stakeholders.
• Client-service oriented.
• Knowledge of banking and financial services processes.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work with complex data.
• Proficiency in relevant tools and software for securities processing.
• Rigorous and results-oriented.
• Adaptable and resilient.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.

Benefits

• 25 days of annual leave to support a healthy work–life balance.
• Generous healthcare contribution and an attractive pension plan.
• 14-month salary structure (12 months + vacation allowance + Christmas allowance).
• Meal card (Pluxee – €11.60/day).
• Annual performance bonus.
• Hybrid work model – up to 2 days per week remote.
• Permanent contract in a stable, professional environment.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities within Azqore and the Crédit Agricole Group.