Job Title: Equities Documentation Negotiator
Job Type: 6-month contract
Salary: Competitive and based on experience
Location: London (5 days on-site)
Keywords: Equities, Documentation, Negotiator, Prime Brokerage, Clearing, Vice President, London
Our client is a global leader in the origination, distribution and trading of equity, equity-linked securities, and equity-derivatives. They are currently seeking an experienced Equities Documentation Negotiator to join their team in London. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse range of financial instruments and develop customised solutions for increasingly complex client needs. The successful candidate will be part of a first line team within the Institutional Equities Division, covering risk areas such as Non-Market Risk (Operational Risk), Counterparty Risk, Conduct Risk and Contract Negotiations.
- Global leader in equity origination, distribution and trading
- Opportunity to work with diverse financial instruments
- Part of a first line team within the Institutional Equities Division
What you'll do:
As an Equities Documentation Negotiator, your role will be pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of our client's equities division. You will be responsible for identifying necessary documentation for clients to trade securities or OTC and exchange traded derivatives. Your excellent problem-solving skills will be utilised as you perform related due diligence scans. You will draft and negotiate legal documentation including master agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents. Your strong interpersonal skills will come into play as you handle client negotiations and liaise with internal stakeholders.
- Identify necessary documentation for clients to trade securities or OTC and exchange traded derivatives
- Perform related due diligence scans
- Draft and negotiate legal documentation including master agreements, amendments, and ancillary documents
- Handle client negotiations and any related projects to ensure timely execution and completion
- Liaise with internal stakeholders in Credit, Risk Management, Legal and Sales to negotiate contractual terms
- Respond to internal and external questions
- Understand and adhere to established procedures
- Communicate with clients and external counsel
- Keep abreast of market developments and share updates with internal stakeholders
- Update internal spreadsheets and systems with document or status data
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for the Equities Documentation Negotiator role brings a wealth of experience from a law firm or the financial industry where they have negotiated trading agreements. They are able to work independently with minimal supervision while also managing senior stakeholder relationships effectively. Their strong negotiation skills are demonstrated by their experience with prime brokerage or clearing legal documents. They hold a degree in law or business administration or equivalent and have excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Prior experience in a law firm or the financial industry negotiating trading agreements
- Proven ability to work with minimal supervision
- Track record of managing senior stakeholder relationships and influencing decisions
- Strong demonstrable experience in having negotiated prime brokerage or clearing legal documents
- Degree in law / business administration degree or equivalent
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent people skills
- General comfort with Technology (particularly Microsoft Word and Excel)
- Ability to set, track, achieve and report on short/long term goals and projects
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. As a market leader, the talent and passion of their people is critical to their success. They share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence, and strong team ethic. They provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of their culture.
What's next:
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