Sr Legal Analyst

Overview

Support the General Counsel's Organization (Global Corporate Legal team) with legal and regulatory matters for ColumbiaThreadneedle Investments' registered funds and offering documents, based in Gurugram.

What you'll do

• Manage the creation, update and publishing of Columbia Funds (Mutual Funds, Exchange-Traded Funds and Collective Investment Trusts) prospectuses, Statements of Additional Information, Part Cs and Supplements using prospectus library software.
• Draft legal procedures related to mutual fund and certificate compliance programs, including procedures required by SEC Rule 38a-1.
• Prepare and review N-CEN regulatory reporting information, ensuring accuracy of fund, sub-adviser, and service-provider disclosures.
• Lead the preparation, updates and filings of annual reports and organizational documents of the mutual funds with the various states of incorporation.
• Lead legal work pertaining to new product launches, mergers and liquidations.
• Work with the Accounting, Performance, Compliance, Tax, Transfer Agent, Financial Reporting, Product and Portfolio management teams, and outside law firms during prospectus/SAI review and updates.
• Prepare and review legal vendor invoice processing, including ArcPro and non-ArcPro invoices, fund expense coordination, payment support, and tracking of filing-related expenses.
• Perform any other functions assigned as part of the requirements to meet the larger goal.

What you'll need

• 2-5 years of experience in Asset Management, Mutual Funds, Investment Management, Fund Governance, Legal, Compliance, or Regulatory Reporting.
• Experience supporting U.S. registered investment companies (Mutual Funds, ETFs, Variable Products).
• Experience working with SEC regulatory filings and disclosure documents.
• Experience coordinating with multiple business stakeholders and external counsel.
• Essential: DFIN ArcPro.
• Applied knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940, Investment Advisers Act of 1940 and state laws.
• Research skills.
• Mature, professional demeanor.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to successfully manage several ongoing assignments.
• Ability to work independently and proactively to multi-task and demonstrate a strong sense of urgency.
• Dedicated team player who can thrive in a global, dynamic and team-oriented environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with publicly traded companies and/or M&A activities (fund mergers, reorganizations, liquidations).
• Experience working within a global financial services or asset management company.
• Experience with and understanding of the general framework of asset management products and services, ideally within Europe and globally.
• Experience working with disclosure documents generally.

Details

• Location: Gurugram, Haryana, India.
• Work mode: in office at least three (3) days per week, with flexibility to work from home two (2) days per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time.
• Shift timings: 2:00p-10:30p.
• Employment type: Full time.