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US Analyst - Paralegal

Justia Inc., New York, NY, United States


Job Title
US Analyst - Paralegal

Summary
Global markets paralegal to provide documentation support to the range of business lines and products that comprise CA-CIB’s global markets activities with a focus on its derivatives, repo and securities lending activities.

Key Responsibilities

Assist in reviewing, preparing, and negotiating various agreements and documents relating to capital markets transactions focused primarily on derivatives, repo and securities lending and also including DCM, ECM, securitization, and strategic equity transactions

Prepare and contribute to numerous internal reports and systems relating to the management of legal risk

Participate in training and skill development on market and legal developments affecting covered businesses and products

Uphold CA-CIB’s codes of ethics, culture and conduct in all matters, including with respect to matters of diversity and inclusion and the identification and escalation of financial crimes risks

Management & Reporting

Reports to the Head of the Global Markets Legal team in the U.S. Legal Department

Will act under the supervision of licensed lawyers in the bank’s New York office

Key Internal Contacts

Relevant front office, legal, risk and compliance personnel

Key External contacts

Various outside counsel

Location
New York, United States

Candidate Criteria

Minimum education level: Bachelor Degree / BSc Degree or equivalent

Level of minimal experience: 0-2 years

Competencies

Ability to prioritize effectively and manage a complex, time sensitive workload

Sound and ethical judgment

Professional and convincing demeanor and interpersonal skills

Creative, solutions-oriented approach

Skills & Knowledge Requirements

Excellent English-language communication, both written and spoken

Excellent reasoning ability

Excellent organizational skills

Desirable/Nice to Have

Pre-law coursework

Paralegal work or similar work in a legally-intensive environment at a sophisticated business enterprise

Strong interest in post-graduate legal education or a career in financial services

Pay
$80,000

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