Fund Administration Board Corporate Secretary/Paralegal

Title: Assistant Corporate Secretary (Fund Administration Specialist)

Location: New York

Job Code: #LI-LV2 #LI-02

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Team / Division Overview

The Fund Administration and Legal Entity Governance team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Board meeting processes for the U.S. legal entities and fund boards. The team members act as Corporate Secretaries of such legal entities and fund boards, providing Board and Committee support along with other administrative responsibilities.

Role Details

As a/an Assistant Corporate Secretary, you will (be):

• Responsible for the coordination of meetings held by the U.S. legal entities and fund boards, oversight and preparation of all board meeting materials, and maintenance of corporate and fund records

• Drafting routine documents for preparation of board meetings and post-meeting follow ups

• Coordinating meeting materials with responsible parties

• Responding to inquiries and document production requests from internal and external parties, including regulators

• Preparation of all legal entity documentation, corporate filings, and maintenance of legal entity databases

• Facilitating Board member compensation

• Maintenance of team policies and procedures

We are looking for:

• Excellent written and verbal skills to effectively communicate across all levels of the organization

• Highly organized and detail oriented in order to maintain all trackers, calendars and deliverables

• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline driven environment

• Proficient in use of Microsoft Word/PowerPoint/Excel

• Prior drafting experience and/or corporate secretarial background will be preferred

• Strong team culture

What we'll offer you:

At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.

The salary range for this position in New York is $66,000 - $121,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

Some of our core benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan

• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays

• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders

• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance

• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organizations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

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