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Christina Eifler

Pittsburgh

Summary

Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience at Federated Hermes, excelling in regulatory compliance and document review. Proven track record in leading teams to enhance quality assurance and streamline processes. Adept at analytical thinking and effective communication, driving successful outcomes in complex regulatory environments while meeting critical deadlines.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Leader – Disclosure Compliance

Federated Hermes, Inc.
Pittsburgh
01.2025 - Current
  • Consistently and independently provide expert-level Disclosure Compliance regulatory services for Federated Hermes investment products and Federated Hermes legal staff and business units, outside counsel and clients to meet the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), FINRA, and other investment product regulators; work with internal and external counsel, Federated Hermes business units and Law and Legal Department management to prepare and review all regulatory documents required for the creation, maintenance, or further development of investment products, ensure they are in proper form for filing with regulators and meet all regulatory deadlines; provide Team Leader legal services in Equity, Fixed-Income (non-MMF), MMF or Non-U.S. Products, including asset class specialization and oversight, maintenance of asset class resources, and close coordination of asset class disclosure services to Investment Management and other business units; oversee, review and guide the work product and activities of Disclosure Compliance team members; Serve as Disclosure Compliance group consultant on procedural, policy and substantive questions related to non-U.S. or domestic investment products, as applicable to role; assist Senior Manager with oversight of investment product regulatory work generally, including Disclosure Compliance group training, coordination with Disclosure Compliance team members on setting standards for document preparation, analyzing, establishing and monitoring procedures; and research, analyze, interpret and respond to legal and procedural issues and group questions, as appropriate, and present results at client or department meetings or training sessions.

Senior Paralegal – Disclosure Compliance

Federated Hermes, Inc.
Pittsburgh
02.2016 - 12.2024
  • Coordinated with and provided the highest level registered fund regulatory services to Federated Hermes legal staff and business units, outside counsel and clients to meet the requirements of the SEC, FINRA, the Central Bank of Ireland and other fund regulators; managed, prepared and reviewed regulatory documents required for the creation and maintenance of registered investment products, ensuring they were in proper form for filing with regulators and meet all regulatory deadlines; assisted Paralegal Manager, Senior Manager and Director in analyzing, establishing and monitoring procedures; prepared and reviewed new share class, fund and registrant checklists, and participated in, or conducted, new share class, fund and registrant closing meetings working with participating business units, internal and external counsel.

Senior Operations Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Dallas
04.2014 - 02.2016
  • Identified and executed districtwide process improvements by conducting analysis and making recommendations to improve effectiveness, efficiency, and costs in operations, workflows, and methodologies throughout the district’s law enforcement community; standardized district policies and procedures; managed multiple projects; conducted internal audits; interpreted the significance of audit results and concluded on the reliability of the controls in place; wrote audit reports; researched and interpreted requirements from the Board of Governors, and related authorities.

Internal Audit Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Dallas
07.2013 - 04.2014
  • Evaluated the quality, effectiveness and efficiency of practices, processes, procedures, and controls within business areas and reporting on the state of compliance with policies, procedures and standards. Completed eight audit engagements and assisted on many other audit related projects/assignments. Also provided analytical and support services to the general auditor, Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and the district internal audit function by writing, proofreading, and distributing all Audit Department and Audit Committee internal and external related reports, memos, and correspondence.

Audit Administrator

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Dallas
04.2012 - 07.2013
  • Wrote, proofread, and distributed all Audit Department internal and external related reports, memos, and correspondence; provided administrative support for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, which included preparing and distributing the general auditor’s monthly activity report, annual report, and other materials to the Board of Directors; arranged all Audit Committee meetings; and served as administrative contact for Audit Committee members; provided support to the department by monitoring follow-up items and updates to the audit issue tracking system; reviewed time reporting entries; and created various reports for senior management.

Senior Administrative Assistant

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
Dallas
11.2010 - 04.2012
  • Provided executive-level administrative support by preparing reports and presentations; ensured compliance with information security and audit recommendations; managed contract renewals and provided support and coordination for all new contracts; reconciled invoices and statements monthly; identified process improvements.

Paralegal

Reed Smith LLP
Pittsburgh
10.2005 - 08.2010
  • Drafted and filed Federated Hermes Inc. mutual fund prospectuses, statements of additional information, annual reports and other mutual fund related documents with the SEC; analyzed fund contracts; met strict production and filing deadlines to ensure compliance with Form N-1A, EDGAR, the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other securities laws and regulations; communicated with compliance examiners at the SEC; and assisted attorneys with research and projects.

Admissions Representative

Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh
11.2004 - 10.2005
  • Responsibilities included assisting students in the enrollment process and maintaining retention for all school programs; making outbound contacts, setting appointments, setting timely financial aid appointments; and building value in education and the school during the interview process; maintained a high show rate with effective follow up processes; and trained new employees using innovative and effective sales techniques.

Case Manager

Commonwealth Adoptions International
Butler
02.2004 - 11.2004
  • Provided professional international adoption services through life cycle project management; efficient data collection and crisis management; communicated with foreign countries; reviewed home studies, and recruited families and social workers.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English and Professional Writing

Carlow University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Some College (No Degree) - English Literature

University of St. Andrews
St. Andrews, Scotland

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Document review
  • Risk management
  • Legal research
  • Project management
  • Process improvement
  • Quality assurance
  • Team leadership
  • Effective communication
  • Analytical thinking
  • Conflict resolution
  • Time management
  • Workflow management
  • Attention to detail
  • Quality improvement
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Performance improvement
  • Problem-solving
  • Leading team meetings
  • Leadership
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Team building
  • Deadline management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Coaching and mentoring

Timeline

Team Leader – Disclosure Compliance

Federated Hermes, Inc.
01.2025 - Current

Senior Paralegal – Disclosure Compliance

Federated Hermes, Inc.
02.2016 - 12.2024

Senior Operations Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
04.2014 - 02.2016

Internal Audit Analyst

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
07.2013 - 04.2014

Audit Administrator

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
04.2012 - 07.2013

Senior Administrative Assistant

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
11.2010 - 04.2012

Paralegal

Reed Smith LLP
10.2005 - 08.2010

Admissions Representative

Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
11.2004 - 10.2005

Case Manager

Commonwealth Adoptions International
02.2004 - 11.2004

Bachelor of Arts - English and Professional Writing

Carlow University

Some College (No Degree) - English Literature

University of St. Andrews

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