What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal / Legal Assistant position at Aquarian Holdings?
Aquarian is a diversified global holding company with a strategic portfolio of insurance and asset management solutions.
After launching in 2017, Aquarian finalized its first investment in 2018. Since then, Aquarian and its relying advisers have grown to serve as investment managers on approximately $22 billion in book value assets under management. Aquarian Insurance Holdings acquires and operates companies providing retirement income and reinsurance solutions for millions of people. Aquarian Investments deploys capital into opportunities that yield attractive risk-adjusted returns with downside protection for its clients.
Aquarian's approach combines a wide and holistic view of the investment landscape with incisive decision-making and deep investing acumen. The company invests across the capital structure and creates tailored financing solutions that enable high-quality companies to grow and evolve.
Aquarian Holdings is looking for a smart and affable paralegal or legal assistant to join our team.
This is a dynamic position with a broad remit, ideal for a motivated, self-starting paraprofessional willing to dive into a number of new and challenging projects. In addition to organizational skills and attention to detail, the ideal candidate will demonstrate an ability to proactively manage and track various projects both independently and as part of a team, take ownership and responsibility over assignments, assume leadership roles where appropriate, and work on a variety of time-sensitive projects.
This position is located in New York City.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of documents & materials for management of Fund entities, including governance, transactional, regulatory and other legal matters.
- Maintain various databases relating to directors and officers and entity data.
- Prepare board resolutions, written consents, corporate certificates/filings, incumbency certificates and related documents.
- Track long term projects in an efficient manner and report progress to management.
- Routinely handle confidential information and apply strict sensitivity in the dissemination of this information with quick turnaround.
- Assist with all closing matters: attend to post closing materials such as distribution of documents and original signature pages, prepare and organize documents, prepare and organize materials for shipment.
- Perform ad hoc job-related duties and projects as assigned and administrative tasks when needed.
Required Skills & Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Interest in Finance
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite - particularly PowerPoint and Excel
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree required
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000
