Regulatory Lead Specialist/Paralegal

MFS • Boston, MA

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

At MFS, you will find a culture that supports you in doing what you do best. Our employees work together to reach better outcomes, favoring the strongest idea over the strongest individual. We put people first and demonstrate care and compassion for our community and each other. Because what we do matters – to us as valued professionals and to the millions of people and institutions who rely on us to help them build more secure and prosperous futures.
THE ROLE The Regulatory Lead Specialist/Paralegal is responsible for assisting in implementing regulations and other requirements applicable to MFS' stewardship activities and sustainability strategies, including the integration of environmental, social and governance ("ESG") factors into its investment process. This position will assist in assessing the impact of global regulatory changes on matters relating to stewardship and sustainability.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with corporate governance matters preferred.
• Prior experience with SEC filings.
• Prior experience conducting legal research.

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.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees