Financial Institutions Associate
New York City, NY
$225,000-$435,000 per year, DOE
Must be admitted to the New York, or D.C. Bar
 
Achieve Professionals are working with an international firm in their search for a mid-level Associate to join their Financial Institutions team in New York City.
 
For this role, candidates must have 3-5 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: bank/bank holding company/foreign bank regulation, broker-dealer regulation, swap dealer/derivatives regulation, investment advisor/investment company regulation and/or collateral/collateral enforcement/creditors’ rights regulation.
 
The base salary for these roles vary depending on experience, with the starting being £225,000, rising to $435,000 depending on their work history. This firms offer exceptional benefits, including four weeks paid vacation, medical and dental plans, HSA and FSAs, with more to be discussed at interview stage.
 
Candidates must be admitted to the New York, or D.C. Bar to be considered.
 
Responsibilities:

• Provide legal counsel and guidance to clients on a broad range of financial regulatory matters
• Advise financial institutions on compliance with US and international regulations, including agency guidance and enforcement trends
• Draft, review, and negotiate regulatory filings, agreements, and transactional documents related to financial products and services
• Monitor and analyze evolving laws, regulations, and policies affecting financial institutions
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across the firm on regulatory matters impacting clients in transactions and operations 

Essential Requirements and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in general regulatory areas, preferably within New York state
• Admitted to practice in New York or Washington D.C.
• JD from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• Exceptional legal writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Strong commitment to client service and teamwork in a fast-paced, international environment

To apply for this role, please send your CV to: alex@achieveprofessionals.com