Job Description:

Employer:DWS Group

Title: Legal Analyst - Fund Disclosure & SEC Registration

Location: Boston

Job Code: #LI-MB1 #LI-03

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review mutual fund and ETF disclosure and reporting documents, working with an in-house legal counsel and in a document production tool (including, but not limited to, prospectuses, statements of additional information, supplements and Parts C).
• Distribute SEC registration documents for comment; analyze, process and resolve comments; and escalate issues and proposed solutions to in-house legal counsel and/or manager, as appropriate.
• Finalize SEC registration documents for SEC filing, print and electronic distribution; coordinate with all appropriate parties in the timely production of those documents.
• Together with reviewing attorney, participate in calls with SEC examiner and prepare draft SEC comment/response letters for filing with the SEC.
• Perform detailed analytical reviews of fund disclosure and reporting documents (including, but not limited to, annual reports, Forms N-CEN, etc.).
• Validate in-line XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) tagging in documents to ensure consistency, completeness and alignment of structured data with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with service providers (including fund counsel, auditors, and fund accounting agents) and internal parties (including board governance, tax, compliance, product, portfolio management, senior management) in obtaining and/or finalizing data and disclosure for all documents, ensuring accuracy and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Complete complex projects as assigned, including new fund launches and restructurings. Communicate status of these projects to manager while appropriately escalating issues, along with proposed resolutions.
• Assist in the review of certain Board materials, including Board memoranda relating to product matters.
• Develop and maintain working knowledge of department procedures and actively participate in staff and workgroup meetings.
• Provide support to other members of the team, as needed.

Your Skills & Experience:

• Requires a BA/BS, preferably with a minimum of 1+ years of SEC Registration process or corporate/securities paralegal experience, preferably in the legal department of a financial services company or with a fund administrator.
• Candidate should have an asset management background (e.g., mutual funds, etc.) and experience with the Investment Company Act of 1940.
• Experience working in a prospectus document management system is preferred.
• Strong analytical and communication (written and verbal) skills, strong attention to detail and effective collaboration skills are required.
• Must be flexible and be able to work effectively and independently on multiple projects concurrently in a fast-paced environment, while maintaining the highest standards and attention to detail.
• Work collaboratively with others; exhibit strong teamwork skill
• Proven ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, optimise workflows to solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.

*This role may be juniorized should we identify a strong candidate with a more junior level of experience.

What we'll offer you:

At DWS we're serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it's important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you'll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you're interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there's something for everyone.

The salary range for this position in Boston is $70,000 to $130,000. Actual salaries may be based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's skill set, experience, education, work location and other qualifications. Posted salary ranges do not include incentive compensation or any other type of remuneration.

At DWS, we recognize that our benefit programs have a profound impact on our colleagues. That's why we are focused on providing benefits and perks that enable our colleagues to live authentically and be their whole selves, at every stage of life. We provide access to physical, emotional, and financial wellness benefits that allow our colleagues to stay financially secure and strike balance between work and home. Click here to learn more!

DWS' Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.