Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

US Analyst Overview

The US Analyst program offers an opportunity for recent college graduates interested in finance and investment banking to actively participate in this fast-paced and challenging industry.  We provide our US Analysts with the tools necessary for professional growth and career advancement.

The US Analyst position will be available for a maximum of 2 years.  The goal of the US Analyst program is to develop the ideal candidate into a full-time position at the end of the two years. 

Summary

The Global Market Division paralegal will provide documentation support to the range of business lines and products that comprise CA-CIB’s Global Market Division's activities with a focus on its derivatives, repo and securities lending activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in reviewing, preparing, and negotiating various agreements and documents relating to capital markets transactions focused primarily on derivatives, repo and securities lending and also including DCM, ECM, securitization, and strategic equity transactions
• Prepare and contribute to numerous internal reports and systems relating to the management of legal risk
• Participate in training and skill development on market and legal developments affecting covered businesses and products
• Uphold CA-CIB’s codes of ethics, culture and conduct in all matters, including with respect to matters of diversity and inclusion and the identification and escalation of financial crimes risks

Management and Reporting

• Reports to the Head of the Global Markets Legal team in the U.S. Legal Department
• Will act under the supervision of licensed lawyers in the bank’s New York office

Key Internal Contacts

• Relevant front office, legal, risk and compliance personnel

Key External Contacts

• Various outside counsel

Salary Range: $80,000 - $85,000

Required:

• Candidate has valid work authorization to work in the US
• Candidate will not require Visa Sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor’s degree (or the equivalent)

Preferred: 

• Pre-law coursework
• Paralegal work or similar work in a legally-intensive environment at a sophisticated business enterprise
• Strong interest in post-graduate legal education or a career in financial services

• Ability to prioritize effectively and manage a complex, time sensitive workload
• Sound and ethical judgment
• Professional and convincing demeanor and interpersonal skills
• Creative, solutions-oriented approach
• Excellent English-language communication, both written and spoken
• Excellent reasoning ability
• Excellent organizational skills