Senior ISDA Negotiator - Leading Global Bank
📍 Location: Whippany, NJ
💰 Salary Range: $200,000 - $240,000
About the Role
We're seeking an experienced professional to join our derivatives master agreement negotiation team. In this role, you will draft, negotiate, and execute master and collateral agreements (primarily ISDA) and related documentation, managing the process from inception to completion. You'll work directly with clients and collaborate with internal teams such as credit risk, sales and trading, collateral management, treasury, tax, and client onboarding.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate and manage ISDA and collateral agreements, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders for timely and efficient transaction execution.
- Conduct due diligence, capacity and authority checks, and maintain accurate MI in internal systems.
- Stay informed on regulatory updates and implement changes as needed.
- Provide legal advice on applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
What We're Looking For
- Experience in financial industry documentation, including:
- ISDA master agreements, DF protocol, FIA execution agreements
- Collateral arrangements and credit support annexes (UMR VM and IM)
- Loan-linked ISDA terms and associated Credit Agreements
- Familiarity with account control agreements
- Law degree (preferred)
- Knowledge of corporate and private equity clients, including emerging markets
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with other industry documentation (MRA, GMRA, GMSLA, MSFTA)
- Understanding of industry legal opinions
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting opportunity to accelerate your career in a dynamic environment, working on complex negotiations that impact global markets.
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