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Fall Extern, Office of General Counsel

Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA)
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SIFMA is currently looking for a Fall Extern to support the Office of General Counsel department. An externship at SIFMA gives candidates hands-on experience working on substantive and challenging projects, while collaborating with experts in the financial services industry and public policy arena.

SIFMA legal externs will undertake legal research and writing projects, have the opportunity to participate in meetings with members and regulators, and learn how SIFMA formulates, analyzes and supports public policy positions in the interests of its members. Externs will primarily work on issues related to broker-dealers and banks but also non-profit corporate law. The selected extern can participate in the program for school credit.

 

Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a JD and/or LLM degree; 
  • Strong interest in the financial industry and related laws/regulations;
  • Excellent clerical, organizational, time management and written and verbal communication skills;
  • Demonstrates professional demeanor;
  • Shows work effectiveness, persistency and commitment.

 

About us:

SIFMA is the leading trade association for broker-dealers, investment banks and asset managers operating in the U.S. and global capital markets. On behalf of our industry’s 1 million employees, we advocate on legislation, regulation and business policy, affecting retail and institutional investors, equity and fixed income markets and related products and services. We serve as an industry coordinating body to promote fair and orderly markets, informed regulatory compliance, and efficient market operations and resiliency. We also provide a forum for industry policy and professional development. SIFMA, with offices in New York and Washington, D.C., is the U.S. regional member of the Global Financial Markets Association (GFMA). For more information, visit http://www.sifma.org. 

Hourly rate: $18 per hour 

How to apply:

Please send your cover letter and resume to careers@sifma.org and indicate “OGC Fall Extern” in the subject line of your email. 

SIFMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages interested individuals to apply.