Job Title:
Paralegal Sr Specialist-Variable Insurance Products
Job Responsibilities:
The Paralegal Sr Specialist will be a member of the Law Department’s Investment Products and Advisory Services Team at the company and will report to the VP-Investment Products and Services in Law. The primary focus will be on supporting the securities law aspects of variable life insurance and variable annuity products and their underlying mutual fund investment options. Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the process and assisting in drafting, publishing, and filing new and existing annual registration statements, annual and semi-annual reports, prospectus supplements, proxy/information statements, and related documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
- Aiding in the implementation of new SEC rules applicable to variable products, mutual funds, and their registered investment advisers.
- Performing legal and public records searches.
- Maintaining and updating files, policies and procedures, and databases.
- Assisting with the maintenance of sub-custodial registrations for foreign investments.
The position offers a career track opportunity within the Law Department with potential advancement to a Paralegal Consultant and the opportunity for an annual bonus.
Education and Experience Information:
Candidates ideally should have:
- A Bachelor's degree and at least three years of variable product and/or mutual fund paralegal experience. Additional experience, along with a certificate of paralegal studies from a program approved by the American Bar Association, may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
- Experience with other federal securities laws is a plus.
- Corporate governance experience is desirable.
- Experience using the DFIN ArcPro registration statement management and publishing system, or a comparable system, is preferred.
- Exceptional organizational skills and expert knowledge of Office 365 and Adobe applications.
Desired personal attributes include excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a highly analytical and curious mind, creativity, comfort dealing with ambiguity, integrity, high ethical standards, and a positive outlook. The candidate should also demonstrate the ability to collaborate and contribute effectively in a team environment while working independently and approaching work with a proactive mindset. The ability to effectively prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously and a keen problem-solving approach using sound reasoning and practical judgment are important.
Salary Information:
The compensation range for this position is as follows:
- Pay Range - Start: $60,
- Pay Range - End: $112,
Salaries are based on several factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate, the current market, the location of the candidate, and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. While the standard pay structure is provided, geographic specific pay structures, compensation, and benefits may be applicable for candidates living in locations such as California or New York City.
The company is committed to fairness and transparency and is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity in the workforce. They strive to create and maintain an environment where employees can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership, and focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.
