….. to work in its New York City office.
In this newly created role the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing, managing and providing oversite for the Company’s IP&C compliance efforts and library function related to electronic publications. The role provides expertise, administration and support on all copyright-related matters including overseeing publication and database subscriptions and licenses, best practices, copyright education, obtaining and tracking copyright permissions, and copyright policy development.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Develop and implement IP&C policies and procedures
- Provide daily guidance on employees’ IP&C issues
- Provide subject matter expertise for the purchase of article reprints, copyright permissions and e-prints
- Coordinate with Copyright Clearance Center
- Develop and maintain database of existing licenses and subscriptions
- Recommend and implement new technologies and/or vendors that will improve library and IP&C services
- Design and deliver IP&C instruction/training sessions as need
- Keep up-to-date on copyright law, licenses and advise on copyright issues and direction
- Perform other librarian duties as needed including reference and collection management
Requirements
The following are the minimum requirements for the position:
- Master’s degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program or equivalent IP&C experience
- Minimum 3 years professional experience in a financial services, legal or other corporate setting
- Strong knowledge of the licensing of and accessing of copyrighted materials
- Proficiency with relevant technology applications, library systems, and software
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively communicate across all levels of the Company
- A team player with a desire to learn and take on increasingly new and challenging tasks
As part of its hiring process, Cowen verifies identity and eligibility to work in the United States as required by law. At this time, Cowen Group will not sponsor a new applicant for an employment visa for this position.
Company Profile:
Cowen Group, Inc. is a diversified financial services firm and, together with its consolidated subsidiaries, provides alternative asset management, investment banking, research, and sales and trading services through its two business segments: Ramius and its affiliates make up the Company’s alternative investment segment, while Cowen and Company and its affiliates make up the Company’s broker-dealer segment. Ramius provides alternative asset management solutions to a global client base and manages a significant portion of Cowen’s proprietary capital. Cowen and Company and its affiliates offer industry focused investment banking for growth-oriented companies, domain knowledge-driven research and a sales and trading platform for institutional investors. Founded in 1918, the firm is headquartered in New York and has offices located in major financial centers around the world. Cowen Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
