Project Specialist

Project Specialist Location New York Business Area Legal, Compliance, and Risk Ref # 10051425

Description & Requirements

Project Specialist - Legal, Compliance, and Risk 
Description  The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for.  It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen.    What's the role?  Bloomberg’s Legal, Compliance, and Risk departments play a critical role in supporting our businesses and operations around the world. We move quickly and thoughtfully to help address a variety of complex issues that come with being the world’s leading financial news and information company. Our team is made up of talented and hardworking legal and compliance professionals who think creatively and work collaboratively in an open environment to deliver results, drive innovation, and solve difficult problems. We are committed to maintaining an environment where all of our employees can thrive regardless of background, and where everyone feels empowered to make an impact. We also recognize the importance of giving back to our communities as evidenced by our award-winning pro bono program!  You’ll be part of Bloomberg’s Legal, Compliance, and Risk Chief of Staff Support team, working closely with members across the departments on a variety of matters.   We’ll trust you to:  Provide a wide range of project management, administrative and operational support for the Legal, Compliance, and Risk departments;  Anticipate blockers, identify interdependencies, and proactively resolve issues to maintain cross-functional project momentum; Partner with stakeholders across the business to drive delivery and accountability across workflows; Identify and implement improvements to current operations and workflows through Legal, Compliance, and Risk to enhance efficiency; Support a varietyof workflows, for example: providing support in litigation and enforcement matters;  gathering, organizing and analyzing data to address legal, compliance or risk matters (e.g., regulatory filings and submissions); conducting due diligence; creating, maintaining, and storing legal, compliance and risk documentation (e.g., database management, record keeping).
You’ll need to have:  A Bachelor’s degree; A minimum of 3 years of experience; Proven ability to handle sensitive projects with a high degree of discretion and confidentiality;  Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;  Strong attention to detail;  Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Word); familiarity with project tools (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet); Demonstrated project management and analytical skills;  Ability to work independently and collaboratively while effectively managing and prioritizing multiple projects simultaneously;  Ability to problem-solve and manage priorities under tight deadlines;  Sound judgement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt to shifting priorities;  Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. 
We’d love to see:  Experience supporting Legal, Compliance, or Risk functions in a project management or operational role; Familiarity with DocuSign, iManage, Litera/Workshare Compare, e-billing software, e-discovery software or other legal technology or matter management tools;  Licensed notary or willingness to become one;  A team player who enjoys working collaboratively with others;  A willingness to take on new tasks and develop new skills. 
Does this sound like you?  Apply if you think we're a good match.  We'll ge