Global Advisory, Legal & Compliance Administrative Assistant, NY

About Us
 

Rothschild & Co is a leading global financial services group with seven generations of family control and a history of over 200 years at the centre of the world's financial markets.
Our expertise, intellectual capital and global network enable us to provide a distinct perspective that makes a meaningful difference to our clients, communities and planet.
We have 4,600 talented specialists on the ground in over 40 countries around the world, enabling us to deliver a unique global perspective across four market-leading business divisions – Global Advisory, Wealth Management, Asset Management and Five Arrows.
As a family-controlled business built on relationships, we place a huge emphasis on our people and finding the right colleagues to take our business forward.
Rothschild & Co is committed to an inclusive and supportive environment where different perspectives are valued. We are focused on the attraction and recruitment, development and retention and progression of high calibre talent to ensure we and our clients benefit from the value of difference.

Overview of Role

The Legal & Compliance Administrative Assistant will provide comprehensive support to the Head of Legal & Compliance for the Americas as well as the Legal & Compliance Department. The ideal candidate will have strong communication, interpersonal and excellent organizational skills. The ability to multi-task while maintaining complex schedules, organizing travel and providing administrative and facilities support is essential in this position.   

Responsibilities

• Administrative duties such as scheduling meetings and occasionally coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements
• File and maintain employee registrations with FINRA, including U-4 registrations and amendments, Non-Registered Fingerprinted Individual filings and U-5 terminations; schedule employee licensing exams and track completion; monitor employee completion of FINRA continuing education requirements
• Assist the Head of Legal & Compliance with maintaining federal, state, and foreign regulatory filings and responding to inquiries from regulatory agencies
• Arrange Legal & Compliance trainings and seminars
• Coordinate weekly client approval committee meetings
• Process expense reports using Concur and coordinate payment of all vendor invoices
• Perform other administrative tasks
• Perform and assist with other tasks and special projects as required or assigned by the Legal & Compliance Department

Education and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• The ideal candidate will likely have at least 3 – 5 years of prior experience in a corporate environment

Experience, Skills and Competencies Preferred

• Prior experience in Legal or Compliance support preferred
• Strong computer skills with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated creative problem-solving
• Ability to develop strong relationships with key stakeholders across functional areas
• Ability to communicate effectively with others and work well in a fast-paced team environment
• Ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Ability to prioritize tasks
• Dependable and detail oriented
• Self-starter and resourceful team player
• Proactive, positive attitude

Expected base salary rates for this role in our New York Office will be between $75,000 and $90,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, salary offers are determined on an individualized basis and are based on a wide range of factors, including relevant skills, training, experience and education. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and our Rothschild & Co employee benefits package, successful candidates may be eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Rothschild & Co North America is an equal opportunity employer.

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