ISDA Negotiator

Your new company

One of the fastest growing financial services companies in Northern Ireland, with headquarters in Belfast City Centre is recruiting for a Legal Professional with 2 YRS + ISDA experience to join their dynamic team. They offer a bespoke vendor service to their client base, mainly Tier 1 Investment Banks located in London.

They combine a proven delivery capability supplemented with subject-matter experts, all overseen by experienced Managing Directors and members of the Senior Management Team. This unique capability allows the business to offer cost-effective, skilled, and high-quality resourcing solutions to clients.

This is a truly exciting time to join this enterprising business and be part of the next phase of their growth and evolution.

Your new role

In your new role you will;

• Manage and implement derivatives documentation requirements for a regional client base
• Draft, negotiate and arrange execution of ISDA Master Agreements and CSAs, futures agreements, execution agreements, listed options agreements and other derivatives legal agreements to onboard firm's EMEA and US clients
• Advise and coordinate with trading desks, client relationship teams, risk management and legal to resolve various derivatives-related issues
• Work closely with relevant stakeholders on client launches and priorities
• Ensure appropriate documentation is in place in order to meet Day-1 trading requirements
• Ensure timely execution of all documents
• Negotiate OTC derivatives clearing documents to enable compliance with Dodd-Frank/EMIR requirements

What you'll need to succeed

Essential Criteria:

You will have knowledge of the derivatives market and the financial services industry, in particular

• Experience of working for an investment bank or asset manager
• 2 years or more experience of drafting and negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and related
• documents for clients in multiple jurisdictions
• Knowledge of EMEA fund, account and client types
• Knowledge of regulations affecting the derivatives market (Dodd-Frank, EMIR) is a plus

Person Specification:

• Strong client-service skills
• Excellent business judgment and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment
• Ability to adjust to a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness
• Be able to handle pressure and tight deadlines
• Possess a high level of accuracy, multi-tasking ability and attention to detail
• Be a self-starter and work with limited supervision
• Be personable, patient and tactful and be comfortable working with a range of clients
• Be able to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to build rapport with clients
• Good organizational and time management skills

What you'll get in return

An excellent salary is on offer for you plus the opportunity to join a local, high growth company, with a fantastic collaborative team culture whilst gaining exposure to class projects with Global Tier 1 banking clients

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. Please contact Patrick McDonald today If you would like more detail on this job or to have a confidential discussion on your legal career.

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