Assistant Vice President - ISDA Negotiator - Bank - LLB

What will you be doing?

- Identify processes that can be improved around data capture, technology and documentation

- Draft, negotiate and execute capital markets contract documentation with an assigned portfolio of counterparties e.g. ISDA Master Agreement and Credit Support Agreements, and any ancillary agreements

- Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory and documentation risk controls and adhere to associated guidelines and procedures

- Maintain up-to-date, working knowledge of the products covered and applicable regulations

- Conduct independent legal analysis and manage relationships with external counsel, where necessary, in accordance with requirements on external legal spend

- Strong technical knowledge to negotiate and manage complex master agreement negotiations independently (e.g. loan-linked/issuance-linked ISDA negotiations, commissioning and reviewing opinions for counterparties not covered by industry opinions and identifying gaps that need to be addressed, negotiations with central banks)

- Strong understanding of jurisdictional requirements and nuances in APAC, and ability to ascertain how these considerations impact documentation

What we're looking for:

- Team player with ability to work autonomously and with others

- Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, organizational, analytical and time management skills

- Demonstrated attention to detail

- Motivated individual with initiative and the ability to continue to learn, interpret and adapt to change, and with good work ethics

- Ability to continue to learn, interpret and adapt to change

- Demonstrates commitment to diversity and respect for the individual

Skills that will help you in the role:

- Bachelor's degree or educational equivalent (LLB or equivalent)

- Competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

- Experience with a financial services firm or law firm

- Experience, knowledge and understanding of the ISDA Master Agreement, the financial industry and Legal roles

- Strong analytical and drafting skills

Desirable skills/Preferred Qualifications:

- Strong ability to navigate through various IT systems used by the Legal function

- Ability to work independently but is also able to work well in a team environment