The incumbent will provide paralegal assistance and support primarily to a team of legal professionals responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of a high volume of registered mutual fund regulatory filings and related documentation. The incumbent will work under the supervision of one or more attorneys and senior supervisory paralegals. The incumbent will serve as a member of the paralegal staff and be responsible for mutual fund regulatory filings. This position may also involve contact with counterparties, outside counsel, service providers, board members, internal business lines and departments, and regulators, to a limited degree.
Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent will provide paralegal assistance and support primarily to a team of legal professionals responsible for ensuring the timely and accurate completion of a high volume of registered mutual fund regulatory filings and related documentation. The incumbent will work under the supervision of one or more attorneys and senior supervisory paralegals. The incumbent will serve as a member of the paralegal staff and be responsible for mutual fund regulatory filings. This position may also involve contact with counterparties, outside counsel, service providers, board members, internal business lines and departments, and regulators, to a limited degree.
Qualifications
Incumbent should have 1-3 years of working experience as a paralegal.
Prior mutual fund regulatory filing experience or corporate secretarial paralegal experience is preferred.
A paralegal certificate from a business school, college or university or experience as a paralegal in a corporate, government, or private law firm setting is also preferred.
strong analytical skills
working knowledge of mutual fund regulatory filings
excellent oral and written communication skills
attention to detail and timelines
proven ability to deliver precise and timely work products
ability to work effectively with others
proven ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and complete them under time
a foundation in planning and organizational skills
an ability to demonstrate initiative and high work standards
and a flexible, proactive, and energetic attitude
Hybrid Model Opportunity!
Employer Description:
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.
EEO Statement:
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
