Assistant Counsel IND

Responsible for subsidiary governance and executing key governance activities related to board and committee meetings, corporate records, and compliance with applicable law and regulation.

Key Responsibilities
Oversees entity management for Ameriprise Financial and US subsidiaries, processing documentation/filings for formations, conversions, integrations, mergers and acquisitions, withdrawals and dissolutions in collaboration with Finance, Tax and Legal. Research and respond to requests for information regarding entities. Maintain and distribute global corporate organization chart.

• Manages and maintains official corporate record for Ameriprise Financial and its subsidiaries, which includes among other activities:

• Manages and maintains active state authorities to do business (domestic and foreign) for all U.S. entities and oversees filings completed by CT Corp:

• Draft, originate, and distribute board consents (bank account/capital contribution or annual officer/director appointments, dividend declarations) and secretarial and incumbency certificates and provide corporate seal stamping. Facilitate officer and director changes and produce director and officer lists (monitor human resource employee termination database weekly).

• Support the Corporate Secretary and team, as needed, on corporate law and governance of Ameriprise Financial and its subsidiaries, including by not limited to: peer group and benchmarking research; prepare and upload board meeting material; appointment of legal entity officers; updating officers in the entity management database; KYC (know your client) requests; and certification of legal documentation.

• Support the review and processing of conflicts of interest inquiries, ensuring compliance and accuracy. Maintain and update the tracking log to provide clear visibility and timely reporting.

• Provide consultation to business partners on legal matters under attorney supervision. Conduct research, as needed, on current legal and regulatory topics impacting entity management.

• Respond to vendor questions/issues and serve as the primary point of contact for vendor-related administrative matters and complete vendor risk assessment.
  
  Required Qualifications
  

  • Bachelors degree or equivalent
  • CS certification
  • 5 to 8 years of relevant experience
  • Understanding of corporate governance processes and knowledge of or experience planning or organizing board meetings
  • Results oriented, team player with the ability to work in a capacity with strict confidentiality, both inside and outside the organization
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities and prioritize
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Outlook, board portals and governance databases
  Preferred Qualifications
  LLB degree preferred

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Full time

(2:00p-10:30p)

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