Financial Services Associate, New York · Vault Top 20 Firm

Vault top 20 firm seeking mid-to-senior associate for its securities and funds practice. The role focuses on advising financial services clients through complex regulatory and structural issues.

The work:

• Fund formation and registration (mutual funds, ETFs, interval funds, business development companies)
• Regulatory compliance under securities laws, Investment Company Act, and Investment Advisers Act
• Client counseling on cross-border registration and global asset management rules
• Broker-dealer and commodities regulatory matters
• Blockchain and digital asset advisory
• Regulatory examination and enforcement defense
• Work across the full spectrum of client types from emerging managers to large institutions

What they're looking for:

• 3-7 years of experience in securities law, fund regulation, or financial services
• Demonstrated expertise in Investment Company Act or Investment Advisers Act
• Background with ETFs, interval funds, BDCs, or digital assets valued
• Experience from large law firms, in-house counsel, or regulatory agencies
• Strong writing and analytical abilities