Remote Hedge Fund Quant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Your role

Do you have practical securities law knowledge and experience regarding the issuance and sale of structured products? Or do you have practical fund and structured finance knowledge and experience? Are you well-organized, a critical thinker, excited to learn new things, and a strong communicator? Are you able to maintain an even demeanor while juggling multiple projects under tight timelines? Are you able to counsel the firm's funds on a range of complex issues and timely close transactions? We're looking for an attorney like this to: Give advice regarding bilateral and syndicated fund and structured finance facilities, such as term and revolving credit agreements and variable funding notes secured by direct or indirect interests in private funds, private companies or loan support the business teams through all stages of a transaction, from inception to execution, collaborate with colleagues from Legal and different control functions in the US and globally.

Detailed salary information:

• New York: the salary range for this role is $176,000 to $229,000

The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation.

Your team

You are responsible for advising our business colleagues on legal and regulatory issues in connection with structured lending transactions secured by interests in hedge or private equity funds, private companies or loans, as well as loan trading. You will, fund finance, structured finance and loan trading). Our team is based in New York, NY, but we are open to considering deeply experienced and self-motivated candidates from other US locations who seek opportunities to work remotely.

Your expertise

• at least 5-10 years of prior legal experience in a similar role, either at a law firm or in-house
• qualified as a licensed lawyer in New York or eligible for New York In-house Counsel registration
• well-versed with registered securities offering filings and materials; experienced in drafting and reviewing prospectuses, pricing supplements, free writing prospectuses, marketing materials, product risk disclosures, etc.
• experienced with exempt offerings (private placements/144A, Reg S)
• deep knowledge of transaction-related securities law concepts under the ’33 Act and ’34 Act as well as FINRA regulations
• experience with OTC derivatives, funding and financing transactions, and ISDA documentation is a plus
• solid understanding of Investment Advisers Act, ERISA, Investment Company Act, Commodity Exchange Act, BHCA and Dodd-Frank (including Volcker) is a plus
• experience with products linked to quantitative investment strategies (QIS) is a plus

• AND/OR, well-versed with fund (NAV and hybrid) and structured finance facilities; including experience drafting and reviewing credit agreements, note purchase agreements, loan and servicing agreements, security agreements, control agreements, consent agreements, assignment agreements, participation agreements, etc.
• deep knowledge of financing transaction-related legal concepts, as well familiarity with fund and private company organizational documents, including transfer restrictions and change of control provisions
• solid understanding of the Uniform Commercial Code, Bankruptcy Code, BHCA, Dodd-Frank (including Volcker) and ERISA is a plus
• experience with OTC derivatives and ISDA documentation is a plus
• experience with loan trading is a plus

• a strong written and verbal communicator who excels in collaborating with colleagues across different functions at all levels
• able to simultaneously handle multiple, complex projects and consistently meet deadlines
• comfortable working in a dynamic, quick-paced environment where responsiveness and accountability are essential
• able to work independently and make well-reasoned legal decisions and risk judgments
• accustomed to partnering with businesspersons to achieve commercial solutions that respect applicable laws and internal policies

About us

Wesray Capital is a New York City Based Hedge Fund.
 

Salary information

The expected salary range for this role is $176000 to $229000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

Join us

We embrace flexible ways of working when the role permits. We offer different working arrangements like part-time, job-sharing and hybrid (office and home) working. Our purpose-led culture and global infrastructure help us connect, collaborate, and work together in agile ways to meet all our business needs.
 

Disclaimer / Policy statements

Wesray Capital Corporation  is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.