Associate - Derivatives & Structured Finance

Taylor Root; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top of market remuneration

Bonus scheme

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

International work exposure

Job summary

Taylor Root is seeking a Derivatives and Structured Products Associate (2-4 PQE) to join a market-leading debt capital markets team within a globally integrated finance practice. The role focuses on advising on complex derivatives, structured products, and related regulatory matters for blue-chip clients in a collaborative, high-performing environment.

This is a rare opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions with international exposure and a clear path for professional development.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience with strong exposure to derivatives and structured products.
• Experience at a top-tier or international law firm is essential.
• Excellent drafting skills with attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of securitised and OTC derivatives structures and regulatory requirements.
• Proactive approach, commercial acumen, and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• High level of client awareness and ability to foster strong relationships.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a range of derivatives and structured product mandates.
• Contribute to establishing and maintaining structured products programmes.
• Support cross-border and cross-jurisdictional transactions and regulatory advice.
• Engage in product design, risk mitigation strategies and complex transactions.
• Coordinate with global teams to deliver multi-jurisdictional mandates.

Skills

Derivatives & Structured Products

Drafting

Client relations

Communication

Job description

Derivatives and Structured Products Associate - 2-4 PQE

About the Firm

This is a rare opportunity to join the derivatives and structured products practice of a large, globally recognised law firm with a premier reputation in financial markets. The firm combines longstanding expertise in capital markets with an innovative approach to client service. It acts for leading global banks, asset managers, corporates and funds on their most complex and high-profile matters. The environment is collaborative, high-performing and entrepreneurial, offering international reach and first-rate professional development. Known for delivering comprehensive legal and regulatory solutions, the firm continues to excel at the forefront of financial innovation.

The Role

You will join a market-leading debt capital markets team within a globally integrated finance practice. This specialist group advises on the full suite of derivatives and structured product mandates, including:

• Establishing and maintaining structured products programmes (on and off-balance sheet)
• Complex securitised and OTC derivatives transactions across multiple asset classes (credit, equity, commodities, FX, rates)
• Hedging arrangements as part of structured finance deals
• Structured repos and securities lending structures
• Repackaging transactions and bespoke structured finance solutions
• Associated domestic and cross-border regulatory advice impacting derivatives and structured finance

The team’s work often requires coordinating globally to deliver on cross-jurisdictional mandates, offering exposure to headline work for blue-chip financial institutions and other sophisticated market participants. The successful candidate will advise on transactions that frequently involve cutting-edge product design and risk mitigation strategies under an evolving regulatory landscape.

What They’re Looking For

• 2-4 years’ post-qualification experience with strong exposure to derivatives and structured products
• Background gained at a top-tier or international law firm is essential
• Excellent technical ability and drafting skills with attention to detail
• Strong understanding of securitised and OTC derivatives structures and regulatory requirements
• Proactive approach, commercial acumen, and ability to manage multiple time-sensitive matters
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a collaborative mindset
• High level of client awareness and ability to foster strong relationships

Why Apply?

This role offers the chance to work on some of the most sophisticated and innovative transactions in the market, providing unrivalled exposure to complex product structures and diverse asset classes. The firm offers top of market remuneration, an attractive bonus scheme, hybrid working options, and a clear platform for career advancement within a supportive, inclusive culture. Exceptional training, high-profile international work and long-term development opportunities make this a standout position for ambitious associates.