Associate, Client Services Legal Analyst - London or Manchester - Hybrid

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Client Services Legal Analyst - London or Manchester - Hybrid

Bring your ideas. Make history.
BNY Mellon offers an exciting array of future-forward careers at the intersection of business, finance, and technology. We are one of the world's top asset management and banking firms that manages trillions of dollars in assets, custody and/or administration. Known as the "bank of banks" - 97% of the world's top banks work with us as we lead and serve our customers into the new era of digital.

With 240 years of rich history and industry firsts, BNY Mellon has been built upon our proven ability to evolve, lead, and drive new ideas at every turn. Today, we're approximately 50,000 employees across 35 countries with a culture that empowers you to grow, take risks, experiment and be yourself. This is what #LifeAtBNYMellon is all about.

About BNY Mellon Investment Management:

BNY Mellon Investment Management is a leading investment manager, with $2 trillion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023. Our model encompasses the specialist skills of seven investment firms. Each brings its own unique investment philosophy, process, approach, and culture-while enjoying the international distribution channels, brand equity, operational infrastructure, support, assistance, and global influence that comes with being part of BNY Mellon. The blending of unique cultures and specialisms in a structure of shared values to power the creation of solutions for clients around the world. For our clients, it feels like investing as it should be.

BNY Mellon Investment Management is a division of BNY Mellon, we can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon . com. Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.

We're seeking a future team member for the role of Legal Analyst to join our Global Distribution Client Services team. This role is located in London or Manchester, UK - HYBRID.

In this role, you'll make an impact in the following ways:

Legal Responsibilities:

• Act as main point of contact for clients entering into agreements with BNY Mellon Investment Management EMEA Ltd and BNY Mellon Fund Management (Lux) SA


• Use standard contracts library to prepare standard agreements for BNYM clients (incl distribution -, platform-, fund link agreements, rebate letters, NDAs, etc ).


• Coordinate between Legal, Compliance, Operations, Client Services, and other relevant departments to ensure the efficient negotiation and execution of complex agreements.


• Participate in projects resulting from regulatory or corporate changes and ensure agreements remain compliant.


• Log and report on non-standard terms and obligations.


• Maintain progress log using contract management software.


• Identify and implement efficiency opportunities in the legal process.


• Fully understand and adhere to the company's procedures regarding Anti Financial Crime matters, including but not limited to AML, KYC and sanctions requirements

Additional Client Services Responsibilities - primarily as cover:

• Provide support to Sales Teams with regards to their clients' service requirements


• Support the client base in periodic or ad hoc client requests.


• Maintain CRM system to a high standard.


• Work with relevant departments (e.g., Performance, Client Reporting etc) to ensure client requirements are delivered in line with expectations.


• Ensure periodic client reports are delivered in a timely and accurate manner.


• Effectively resolve escalated issues

To be successful in this role, we're seeking the following:

• Law Degree required.


• Knowledge of Asset Management industry preferred.

At BNY Mellon, our inclusive culture speaks for itself. Here's a few of our awards:

• Fortune World's Most Admired Companies & Top 20 for Diversity and Inclusion, 2023


• Bloomberg's Gender Equality Index (GEI), 2023


• Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Corporate Equality Index, 2023


• Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion , Disability: IN - 100% score, 2023


• Dow Jones Sustainability Indices, Top performing company for Sustainability, 2023


• Forbes Blockchain 50, 2023

Our Benefits:

BNY Mellon offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life's journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

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