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Job title
Corporate Legal Assistant, Structured Products Analyst
Location
New York
Department
Corporate Legal Assistants
Reports to
Manager, Corporate Legal Assistants – Structured Products
Exempt/Non-Exempt
Non-Exempt
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 5:30 pm (overtime as required)
Position Summary
Davis Polk is currently seeking entry-level Structured Products Analysts for our highly specialized Structured Products group. We are seeking candidates with strong academic credentials. Education/experience in quantitative subjects, such as Economics, Business or STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a plus. Successful candidates will have an opportunity to expand both their quantitative and qualitative skills and gain an understanding of a niche area of corporate law.
Structured Products Analysts assist attorneys as they advise financial institutions on numerous types of structured products transactions. The structured products include synthetic exchangeable securities and other equity, commodity and currency linked products.
Essentials Duties and Responsibilities
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications / Position Requirements
Education and/or Experience
Compensation
The expected base salary for this position is $60,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, anticipated assignment, and, where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. Davis Polk offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
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