What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Paralegal II position at BNY Mellon?
Overview
Associate, Paralegal II
At BNY, our culture empowers you to grow and succeed. As a leading global financial services company at the center of the world’s financial system we touch nearly 20% of the world’s investable assets. Every day around the globe, our 50,000 employees bring the power of their perspective to the table to create solutions with our clients that benefit businesses, communities and people everywhere.
We continue to be a leader in the industry, awarded as a top home for innovators and for creating an inclusive workplace. Through our unique ideas and talents, together we help make money work for the world. This is what #LifeAtBNY is all about.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Associate Paralegal II to join our Legal Department team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA- Hybrid (currently requiring a minimum of three days in the office out of every five working days).
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways :
- Supporting the US Asset Servicing business line legal team that has responsibility for servicing registered and unregistered investment funds, investment managers, banks and other financial institutions, public funds, insurance clients, employee benefit trusts, endowments and foundations and other institutional asset owners and supporting BNY’s businesses that develop and license software products and offer related professional services.
- Assist attorneys in providing legal services to the Asset Servicing business.
- Draft, review, and revise legal agreements and correspondence specific to Asset Servicing.
- Assist with drafting, filing and maintaining department form agreements.
- Process client requests by obtaining relevant information and asking pertinent questions.
- With general oversight, conduct fact-finding and legal or regulatory research and prepare findings for review by attorneys.
- Support outside counsel engagements, by arranging critical exchange of information and reviewing incoming documents for relevance and proper dispensation.
- Maintain, organize and update document files and electronic documentation systems to ensure all documents are easily accessible and to preserve and protect confidential client and firm information. Prior experience using iManage a plus.
- Communicate with internal and external clients, outside counsel and other BNY stakeholders.
- Perform administrative tasks as requested such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling special projects.
- Contribute to achievement of firm and department objectives.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following :
At BNY, our culture speaks for itself. Here’s a few of our awards :
Our Benefits and Rewards :
BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.
BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer-Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups / Females / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.
Employer Description :
For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark : bnymellon.com / careers.
EEO Statement :
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities / Females / Individuals With Disabilities / Protected Veterans. Our ambition is to build the best global team – one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve – and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
