Structured Investments and Annuities Coverage Attorney - Vice President

iCapital is powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks evaluate and recommend bespoke public and private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services approximately $176 billion in global client assets invested in 1,433 funds, as of December 2023.

iCapital has been named to the Forbes Fintech 50 for seven consecutive years (2018-2023); a three-time selection by Forbes to its list of Best Startup Employers (2021-2023); and a three-time winner of MMI/Barron’s Solutions Provider award (See link below). 

iCapital is looking to hire a Vice President, Structured Investments and Annuities Coverage Attorney,to join the Legal team.  The ideal candidate is an attorney with experience with financial products, including structured investments, as well as in-depth knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations applicable to such products.  This role will work closely with the structured investment and annuities business lines, and other attorneys within our Legal and Compliance teams.  

• Negotiate complex agreements with counterparties, including structured investment and annuity product issuers, as well as financial institution users of iCapital’s web-based structured investments and annuities platform.
• Assess and mitigate legal, regulatory, and reputational risk with respect to product offerings and financial technology services.
• Work closely and collaborate with, and provide advice to, the structured investments and annuities business teams on strategic initiatives and day-to-day matters.
• Analyze cross-border legal and regulatory requirements and provide advice to the business teams on such requirements.  

• 4+ years of experience within financial services
• Strong knowledge of the Securities Act of 1933, the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, and FINRA rules
• Member in good standing of New York Bar or another state or jurisdiction
• Law firm or in-house experience at a broker-dealer, including supporting a structured product desk, is a plus
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Willingness to learn new topics and work in an evolving business environment
• Organized and detail-oriented with big picture capability

The base salary range for this role is $180,000 to $220,000.  iCapital offers a compensation package which includes salary, equity for all full-time employees, and an annual performance bonus. Employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes an employer matched retirement plan, generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling, parental leave, and unlimited paid time off (PTO).

We believe the best ideas and innovation happen when we are together. Employees in this role will work in the office four days, with the flexibility to work remotely one day. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function.

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iCapital is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.