As a Wealth Management Financial Products and Regulatory Attorney - Vice President, Assistant General Counsel within our Wealth Management Legal team, you will provide critical analysis and discussion of wealth management-specific regulatory issues, ongoing support of investment products distribution issues, and the creation, review, and general support of relevant transactional and regulatory documents. You will provide direct advice and support to internal Wealth Management and Products Solutions clients, including Advisors, Sales Management, Operations, Risk, and Controls, as needed. You will work closely with colleagues on the US Wealth Management and Product Legal teams and collaborate with Compliance, Risk and Controls functions to ensure comprehensive and effective support.
Job responsibilities
- Serve as primary legal contact for guidance related to financial products, including investment advisory programs and brokerage products.
- Interpret existing, contemplated, and proposed laws, rules, and regulations, advising on changes.
- Provide strategic advice onregulations related towealth management to business partners and senior leaders.
- Collaborate with US Wealth Management and Product Legal teams.
- Work closely with Compliance, Risk, and Controls functions.
- Manage legal and other risks, advising on products and services.
- Participate in special projects outside of normal responsibilities.
- Adapt to evolving business needs and priorities.
- Ensure comprehensive support for Advisors, Sales Management, Operations, Risk, and Controls.
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- At least 8 years of legal practicing experience at a law firm, financial institution, government agency, regulator and/or self-regulatory organization with demonstrated financial services experience.
- Experience in broker-dealer and investment advisory matters, including knowledge of federal and state securities laws and regulations, including FINRA rules.
- Knowledge of state insurance regulations.
- Proficient in handling a large number of issues and competing priorities in a fast paced and rapidly evolving environment.
- Ability to understand business needs and partner with key stakeholders to create solutions.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to interact effectively and professionally at all levels