Legal, Funds Group presso Arrowstreet Capital
Arrowstreet Capital · Boston, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite
- Senior
- Ufficio in Boston
Job Overview
We are seeking a business-minded legal professional to join the Funds Group. This individual will be a legal and regulatory subject matter expert for the derivatives-trading activity of our sponsored funds and a key member of the Funds Legal team. This role requires a working knowledge of certain derivatives, including the applicable regulatory frameworks and market practices. This role has significant opportunities for professional development, working alongside a team of attorneys and other professionals within the Funds Group.
The Funds Group
Arrowstreet sponsors a number of pooled investment funds, each managed according to one of our offered investment strategies. The Funds Group within Arrowstreet is a team of experienced professionals responsible for managing the formation, development and oversight of these sponsored funds.
Responsibilities
- Provide substantive legal advice and related support on a variety of legal and regulatory topics related to certain derivatives, with a particular focus on the following areas:
- FX forward contracts
- Equity swaps
- Futures contracts
- Draft and negotiate International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements, prime brokerage agreements, futures customer agreements, and related documentation
- Support fund launches and ongoing fund administration, such as:
- Fund formation of various private fund structures in various jurisdictions
- Fund document review, issues identification and maintenance of internal records
- Onboard trading-related service providers, such as FX counterparties, FCMs and prime brokers
- Work directly with members of the investment teams at Arrowstreet, as well as directly with external trading counterparties on legal and regulatory matters
Our Ideal Candidate
- Possesses good judgment and a mindset for risk management & mitigation
- Is a self-starter who works proactively and thinks both strategically and tactically
- Has strong negotiation and communication skills
- Has the ability to work in a dynamic environment and prioritize, often under tight deadlines
- Maintains a diligent work ethic, has strong analytical and organizational skills and strong attention to detail
- Has excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and enjoys working collaboratively
Qualifications
- J.D. degree from an accredited institution
- Must be a member in good standing of the Massachusetts state bar
- 7+ years of relevant experience, including experience at an established investment manager, financial institution or law firm.
- Working knowledge of trading-related legal documentation (e.g., ISDAs and prime brokerage agreements) and experience with the legal and regulatory landscape of OTC derivatives.
The base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $291,000 per year.
Arrowstreet Capital operates a robust talent acquisition program, and we also seek to compensate and reward our employees competitively within our industry and in line with our merit-based culture. Our approach to total compensation includes base salaries and annual discretionary bonuses, as well as a robust benefits package. The determination of a successful candidate’s base salary placement within the listed range will vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications (which may also include relevant certifications, credentials and other education), the job responsibilities and scope, the commensurate resulting level of the position and other relevant factors. The listed range is also an estimate, and additional information regarding base salary and other elements of total compensation offered by Arrowstreet Capital to successful applicants will be communicated during the recruitment process.
Arrowstreet Capital is a Boston-based systematic investment firm that manages global equity portfolios for institutional investors around the world.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, age, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran or military status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Arrowstreet Capital is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability, contact us to discuss the nature of your request and contact information.
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