At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.
Recognized as a top destination for innovators, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.
We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Specialist, Paralegal II to join our Legal Department team. This role is located in Pittsburgh, PA or New York, NY.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
Supporting the US Asset Servicing business line legal team that has responsibility for servicing registered and unregistered investment funds, investment managers, banks and other financial institutions, public funds, insurance clients, employee benefit trusts, endowments and foundations and other institutional asset owners and supporting BNY’s businesses that develop and license software products and offer related professional services.
- Assist attorneys in providing legal services to the Asset Servicing business.
- Draft, review, and revise legal agreements and correspondence specific to Asset Servicing.
- Assist with drafting, filing and maintaining department form agreements.
- Process client requests by obtaining relevant information and asking pertinent questions.
- With general oversight, conduct fact-finding and legal or regulatory research and prepare findings for review by attorneys.
- Support outside counsel engagements, by arranging critical exchange of information and reviewing incoming documents for relevance and proper dispensation.
- Maintain, organize and update document files and electronic documentation systems to ensure all documents are easily accessible and to preserve and protect confidential client and firm information. Prior experience using iManage a plus.
- Communicate with internal and external clients, outside counsel and other BNY stakeholders.
- Perform administrative tasks as requested such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and handling special projects.
Contribute to achievement of firm and department objectives.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
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America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
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BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.
