ISDA Negotiator - Investment Banking
6 - 10 years
New York City Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
ISDA Negotiator – Global Financial Institution
Location: New York (Hybrid)
Contract: Long-term contract
Overview
We are working with a leading global financial institution seeking an experienced ISDA Negotiator to support a high-volume documentation programme within their markets business.
This is a long-term contract opportunity, working closely with legal, credit, risk, and front office teams to negotiate and execute derivatives documentation across a broad range of counterparties.
Key Responsibilities
Required Experience
Highly Desirable
Why Apply
Location: New York (Hybrid)
Contract: Long-term contract
Overview
We are working with a leading global financial institution seeking an experienced ISDA Negotiator to support a high-volume documentation programme within their markets business.
This is a long-term contract opportunity, working closely with legal, credit, risk, and front office teams to negotiate and execute derivatives documentation across a broad range of counterparties.
Key Responsibilities
- Negotiate ISDA Master Agreements (1992 & 2002), including Schedules and Credit Support Annexes (VM/IM)
- Review and agree confirmations, amendments, and related documentation
- Liaise with internal stakeholders including Legal, Credit, Risk, Trading, and Onboarding teams
- Ensure documentation aligns with regulatory requirements (e.g. UMR, Dodd-Frank, EMIR where applicable)
- Manage a high volume of negotiations within tight deadlines
- Escalate key legal and credit issues where appropriate
- Maintain accurate records of negotiation status and key terms
Required Experience
- Proven experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and CSAs within a bank or financial institution
- Strong understanding of derivatives products (Rates, FX, Credit, Equities)
- Solid knowledge of collateral, margining, and netting principles
- Experience working with a variety of counterparties including hedge funds, asset managers, and corporates
- Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced, project-driven environment
Highly Desirable
- Experience with Initial Margin (IM) documentation
- Familiarity with cleared derivatives documentation (CDEA, FIA, etc.)
- Exposure to regulatory frameworks such as UMR, Dodd-Frank, or EMIR
- Experience using documentation or workflow tools (e.g. MarkitWire, DocuSign, internal tracking systems)
Why Apply
- Long-term, stable contract within a top-tier financial institution
- Exposure to high-profile regulatory and documentation initiatives
- Collaborative, high-performing team environment
- Hybrid working model in New York
Skills
Staffing and RecruitingLegal