Financial Regulatory & Technology Associate

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Summary

We are seeking an Associate with 2-4 years of experience to join our Financial Regulatory and Technology team. This role involves advising banks and other financial institutions and their investors on complex financial services issues with a focus on regulatory compliance applications and authorizations litigation and investigations and product development and delivery.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in identifying the most effective and efficient way to deliver financial products and services with requisite approvals or authorizations from the federal banking agencies (OCC Federal Reserve FDIC) and state banking regulators.

• Assist with investigation and enforcement matters relating to banks and other financial services companies.

• Provide compliance advice and support for new and existing bank regulatory programs including regulatory compliance due diligence for target companies.

• Counsel clients on federal and state regulations impacting bank and non-bank financial services providers including:

  • Bank Holding Company Act

  • National Bank Act

  • Federal Reserve Act

  • Federal Deposit Insurance Act

  • Bank Secrecy Act

  • UDAAP (Unfair Deceptive or Abusive Acts or Practices)

  • Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

• Assist with structures applications and related materials governance board and management composition and responses to agency questions for new bank chartering projects.

• Stay current on emerging regulatory trends and contribute to thought leadership through publications and client alerts.

Desired Skills

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• Effective communicator with ability to advise colleagues and clients on complex regulatory issues.

• Can seek and accept instruction and guidance while also willing and able to carry projects and assignments forward independently.

• Strong knowledge of and interest in financial services regulations.

• Ability to take ownership of assignments and issues.

Minimum Education

• JD

• Degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice in the District of Columbia

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2

• Direct and applicable AmLaw 100 firm and experience.

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience with OCC or the Federal Reserve welcome.

• Familiarity with compliance programs and product development and offering for financial institutions.

• Exposure to bank and financial institution regulators.

• Prior experience with litigation and internal investigations

Essential Job Expectations

While the specific job requirements of a DLA Piper position may vary depending upon scope of the job and area of specialty there are certain universal requirements that are expected of all DLA Piper employees which include but are not limited to:

• Effectively communicate verbally and in writing with clients lawyers business professionals and third parties;

• Produce deliverables answer phone calls and reply to correspondence in an efficient and responsive manner;

• Provide timely accurate and quality work product;

• Successfully meet deadlines expectations and perform work duties as required;

• Foster positive work relationships;

• Comply with all firm policies and practices;

• Engage in both physical and sedentary activity such as (a) working at a computer for extended periods of time including on-screen reading and typing; (b) participating in digital/virtual conference calls; (c) participating in meetings as needed;

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment;

• Perform all other duties tasks or projects as assigned.

Our employees are expected to embrace and uphold our firm values as a part of our DLA Piper culture. We are committed to excellence in how we represent our clients and develop our people.

Physical Demands
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift carry push pull or otherwise move objects including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Work Environment-The firms work location requirements may be modified at the firms discretion

• Hybrid - Regular in-office presence with some flexibility for work-from-home

Disclaimer

The purpose of this job description is to provide a concise statement of the work elements and to organize and present the information in a standardized way. It is not intended to describe all the elements of the work that may be performed by every individual in this classification nor should it serve as the sole criteria for personnel decisions and actions. The job duties requirements and expectations for this position may be modified at the Firms discretion at any time. This job description does not change the at-will nature of employment.

Application Process

Applicants must apply directly online instead of sending application materials via email. Reasonable accommodations may be made upon request to permit individuals with a disability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position or to participate in the job selection process. If you have a request for an accommodation during the application process please contact .

Search Firms

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Pay Transparency
The firms expected hiring range for this position is $235000 - $310000 per year depending on the candidates experience skills educational and professional background and overall qualifications. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k).

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