Direct Hire: Regulatory Product Manager /Legal Product Manager or Paralegal

Regulatory Product Manager /Legal Product Manager or ParalegalThe Product Manager is responsible for the administrative functions of the investment manager. Primary responsibilities include creating and updating time-sensitive regulatory documents for managing and addressing legal and compliance issues for the Funds. Some of the specific duties include:Disclosure/Registration:Maintenance of registration statements including drafting and submitting to SEC through Edgar annual updates, off-cycle revisions, and supplementsResponsible for reviewing and submitting to the SEC through Edgar various disclosure documents including shareholder reports, N-SARs, 13-FsProduce and publish (print and online) disclosure documents, financial reports, portfolio holdings, proxy voting recordsDraft registration statements (summary prospectus) prospectuses and SAIs for new funds/classes, proxy proposals, proxy statementsCoordinate electronic delivery of documents to shareholders with outside vendors, monitor delivery to ensure complianceCorporate Governance:Draft mutual fund Board materials, including agendas, meeting notices, cover letters, memoranda, resolutions, minutes and all other corporate governanceMaintain files relating to documentation and disseminate to Trustees using BoardVantageResponsible for the planning, preparation and execution of board and shareholder meetingsAssist in resolving comments on Board materials from fund counsel, auditors, and other reviewersPreparation and review of investment manager contractsPrepare and maintain Board calendarsUpdate and distribute annual questionnaires to officers, trustees/directorsOther:Manage sub-custodian relationships including opening and maintaining sub custodian accounts and tax and power of attorney forms for sub custodiansManage the annual renewal of fund and director's insurance policiesPerform research and draft memoranda on issues regarding the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other mutual fund regulations, as neededResponsible for monitoring for new rules, regulations and laws that affect the Funds and/or the AdvisorObtain appropriate securities licenses (Series 7 and 24) within a reasonable period of time after hire to support compliance functions of the affiliated distributor (communications reviews)Perform other duties as assignedEducation and Experience:Bachelor's degree required preferably business related. A minimum of five years' experience working at a mutual fund complex, law firm, or mutual fund administrator.Knowledge and Skills:Knowledge of mutual fund regulations, including the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Securities Act of 1933. Knowledge of investment adviser regulations, including the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. Excellent writing, oral communication, and interpersonal skills. Detailed oriented with a commitment to high-quality accurate work. Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, coordinate, and prioritize multiple tasks. Ability to work within a team environment as well as contribute independently. Strong analytical and problems solving skills. Excellent time management, organizational and follow-up skills to effectively plan and take tasks to completion within specified time frames. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Edgar conversion software. Eagerness to grow by taking on additional legal and/or compliance responsibilities relating to the Funds, the advisor and affiliated broker-dealer.