At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate ISDA documentation and support OTC derivatives trading activities.
- Company: Global hedge fund with a dynamic legal and trading support team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, contract role with potential for growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to work autonomously and manage diverse stakeholder relationships.
- Why this job: Join a fast-paced environment and make an impact in the finance sector.
- Qualifications: Strong ISDA negotiation experience and knowledge of regulatory considerations.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Our client, a global hedge fund, is seeking an experienced ISDA Negotiator to join its legal and trading support function on a contract basis. The role will focus on the negotiation and management of ISDA documentation supporting a wide range of OTC derivatives trading activity.
Key responsibilities include:
- Negotiating and amending ISDA Master Agreements, Schedules, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs) and related documentation
- Supporting trading desks across rates, FX, equity derivatives and other OTC products
- Managing legal documentation workflows from negotiation through execution
- Advising on margining, collateral and counterparty risk issues
- Liaising closely with front office, risk, credit and operations teams
- Handling documentation for a diverse range of counterparties, including banks, funds and financial institutions
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong hands‑on ISDA negotiation experience within a hedge fund, investment bank or comparable buy‑side/sell‑side environment
- In‑depth knowledge of ISDA architecture, collateral terms and regulatory considerations
- The ability to work autonomously in a fast‑paced trading environment
- Excellent stakeholder management and commercial judgement
- Availability at short notice (for contract roles)
Interim ISDA Negotiator- £150k-£165k- Hedge Fund Client employer: Major, Lindsey & Africa
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