Legal Affairs Manager

Ameriprise•Boston, MA

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

Ameriprise Financial is looking to add a Legal Affairs Manager to the team! The individual in this position will focus primarily on supporting the Columbia Threadneedle Investments registered investment companies. Under the direction of an attorney, responsible for performing on-going legal and regulatory related activities with respect to the registered investment companies. Coordinates the creation, updating, and filing of registration statement post-effective amendments containing prospectuses and statements of additional information (SAIs) (including annual updates and supplements thereto) and other disclosure documents required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"), Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Solicits and coordinates input to disclosure documents from business lines (including product, marketing, fund administration, compliance and investment personnel), outside counsel and outside accountants.

Requirements

Associates degree plus paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree equivalent.
Three to five years’ experience supporting an asset management business is preferred.
Ability to interpret, analyze and apply legal requirements applicable to registered investment companies.
Mature, professional demeanor.
Strong attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to successfully manage several ongoing assignments.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, writing and problem-solving skills.
Dedicated team player.
Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN).

Responsibilities

Performing on-going legal and regulatory related activities with respect to the registered investment companies.
Coordinating the creation, updating, and filing of registration statement post-effective amendments containing prospectuses and statements of additional information (SAIs) (including annual updates and supplements thereto) and other disclosure documents required by the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act"), Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Soliciting and coordinating input to disclosure documents from business lines (including product, marketing, fund administration, compliance and investment personnel), outside counsel and outside accountants.
Providing legal and regulatory support for Columbia Threadneedle Investments’ investment advisory business, including those relating to: (i) the collective investment trusts; (ii) compliance with existing and new SEC regulations; (iii) various Ameriprise Financial entities and their related products or investments; and (iv) corporate governance matters.
Working closely with other members of Asset Management Legal in the General Counsel’s Organization, as well as members of the firm’s various lines of business.