A Global Investment Bank is seeking a VP, Counsel, Prime Services (Hybrid) to serve as the primary legal contact for Equities and Fixed Income Finance and Prime Services for both client-facing legal issues and related regulatory matters. Reporting to the GC of Prime Services and working closely with Senior Leadership, outside counsel, business, and infrastructure colleagues globally. Together with members of the Prime Derivatives legal team and other legal verticals you will be an intrinsic member of the team to manage the Banks growing Prime Services department, product buildouts, sales and trading, equity trading and related regulatory changes. As this firm has a world class culture for the industry for a Global Investment Banks, don't hesitate to reach out!
Trading Documentation/Negotiator Key Responsibilities
- Experience in prime brokerage, futures & cleared OTC Derivative agreements, global netting, repurchase and all other related agreements
- Know the importance of legal risk management and regulatory developments within the derivatives and prime services space
- Working familiarity of the Investment Adviser and Investment Company Acts, Dodd-Frank Title VII and other regulatory reforms impacting the securities and derivatives markets
Skills and Basic Qualifications:
- JD
- 7+ years in the financial services / legal world
- Experience at an investment bank and/or a top tier law firm, excellent legal drafting and negotiating skills, and a strong knowledge of US securities and financial markets laws
- Several years of experience with Prime Services issues and its hedge fund client base, regulatory reform and OTC derivatives