MFS Investment Management · 10 hours ago
Regulatory Lead Specialist/Paralegal
Boston, MA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$76K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expMFS Investment Management is a company that prioritizes a supportive culture and community engagement. The Regulatory Lead Specialist/Paralegal will assist in implementing regulations related to stewardship and sustainability strategies, while monitoring global regulatory developments and facilitating communication between the Legal department and internal business units.
EducationHigher EducationVenture Capital
Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring and responding to industry and global regulatory developments with respect to stewardship (including engagement with issuers and voting at shareholder meetings at portfolio companies held by the firm’s clients) and sustainability and work with Legal and business partners/key stakeholders to determine applicability of such developments
Facilitate communication and collaboration between the Legal department and internal business units to align business processes with regulatory requirements relevant to stewardship and sustainability
Serve as the secretary to internal committees established with respect to stewardship and sustainability, including preparing agendas, minutes and materials for the firm’s Corporate Sustainability Committee, Investment Sustainability Committee and Proxy Voting Committee
Oversee and coordinate any filings with global regulatory authorities or other entities with respect to our proxy voting activities, including the Form N-PX filings on behalf of the firm, its subsidiaries and U.S. registered funds sponsored by the firm
Work with Legal partners and third-party service providers in preparing certain disclosure documents and reports required to be prepared by Luxembourg-domiciled pooled vehicles classified by the firm’s Luxembourg management company under Article 8 or 9 of the European Union’s Directive on Sustainability-related Disclosures in the Financial Services Sector
Review client agreements, communications and reports with respect to the firm’s stewardship and sustainability activities
Provide review and drafting support for disclosure and regulatory documents and reports with respect to the firm’s stewardship and sustainability activities
Create and maintain procedures, practices, templates, or standards to effectively manage regulatory change
Conduct period assessments to evaluate the effectiveness of procedures, processes, and operating practices associated with role, proactively recommending improvements to ensure adequate controls exist and are being utilized
Assist with or lead firm and department projects as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years' experience within the Financial Services/Investment Industry or equivalent experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities and accomplishments
In-depth knowledge of investment management industry
Experience as a paralegal in the investment management or corporate group of a law firm or the legal department of an asset manager or experience as a compliance professional in the compliance department of an asset manager
Oversee and coordinate filings with relevant regulatory authorities and other entities
Knowledge of documentation preparation, particularly regulatory disclosure and/or offering materials for pooled investment vehicles
Experience with development of policies and procedures
Persuasive communication skills and comfortable speaking to and/or presenting to individuals at all levels within the organization, as well as regulators, external business partners, etc
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a variety of MFS associates and outside parties across a multi-office and culturally diverse environment
Ability to function with a high degree of independence, accuracy, and limited supervision, taking initiative, exercising discretion, and applying strong critical thinking and judgment
Demonstrated project management skills and the ability to analyze operational effectiveness to achieve compliance with laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and legal software applications. Must embrace the use of technology in the performance of the role
Preferred
Experience with corporate governance matters preferred
Prior experience with SEC filings
Prior experience conducting legal research
Benefits
MFS contributes an amount equal to 15% of your base salary to your retirement account that is separate from the company -sponsored 401(k)
Education Assistance: MFS contributes $100 monthly up to $10,000 lifetime maximum directly to loan provider
Education Assistance: Tuition reimbursement up to $8,000 annually
Education Assistance: Access to discounted tutors and college coaches
Generous time off and fully paid leaves including 20-weeks for maternity, 12-weeks for parental and caregiver leaves
Choice of medical and dental plans and an and an employer contribution into the Health Savings Account
Tax deferred commuter benefits & flexible spending accounts (medical & dependent care)
Wellness Programs: Robust wellness webinars, employee assistance program with a focus on mental health, subsidized fitness benefit via Wellhub (formerly Gympass), where you can workout at gyms, studios and boutique fitness locations near you, join virtual personal training sessions and access a wide variety of well-being apps
Company
MFS Investment Management
Massachusetts Financial Services Company is a privately owned investment manager. The firm also provides retirement planning, college It is a sub-organization of Sun Life U.S..
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1982-01-01Acquired
Leadership Team
Barnaby Weiner
Head of Sustainability and Stewardship
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