Master Agreements Negotiator

Hays Legal; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a seasoned Master Agreements negotiator at a leading Financial Services provider. This dynamic role involves drafting, negotiating, and executing Master Agreements while engaging with diverse clients, including credit institutions and hedge funds. The ideal candidate will possess over 5 years of experience in ISDA and related frameworks, along with a client-focused approach and strong communication skills. With a hybrid working policy and competitive daily pay, this position offers the chance to thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to innovative financial solutions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Master Agreements negotiation.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and AI software.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate Master Agreements with clients.
• Conduct capacity checks and review client comments efficiently.

Skills

ISDA

CSA (VM, IM)

CDEA

GMRA

GMSLA

Master Agreements regulatory frameworks (EMIR, UK EMIR, MIFID, BRRD)

AI software knowledge

Change management experience

Client-focused communication

Negotiation skills

Education

Legal background

Job description

Your new company
An exciting opportunity has come about for a seasoned Master Agreements negotiator to join a leading Financial Services provider with a truly global footprint on a 9-month FTC. They are working with a diverse portfolio of institutions and organisations that has placed them at the vanguard of their field, and their approach is defined by innovation and sustainability.

Your new role
Reporting to the Global Head of Master Agreements Negotiation in Europe, you will work on a large portfolio of Master Agreements with a focus on the UK. Interacting with a range of internal teams and external clients, you will carry out:

• Drafting, negotiation and execution of Master Agreements, including amendments
• Capacity and authority checks
• Close-out netting and collateral legal opinions checks
• Review of clients' comments in a short period of time
• Early send-outs of deviation requests to internal stakeholders

The role is dynamic and fast-paced and requires both independent and collaborative working practices. It is an opportunity for a resilient team player to shine within a global institution.

What you'll need to succeed
The team is looking for a highly organised negotiator with a legal background and at least 5 years' experience in ISDA, CSA (VM, IM), CDEA, GMRA, and GMSLA. You will also need good knowledge of Master Agreements regulatory frameworks (including EMIR, UK EMIR, MIFID, BRRD etc.). The team is currently implementing new AI software, and working knowledge of this (or change management experience) would be beneficial.
The role involves engagement with a range of external clients, including credit institutions, asset managers, hedge funds, and insurance companies; a client-focused outlook is essential. Therefore, the ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and influencer who can find solutions and achieve results.

What you'll get in return
The role will pay £300-350 per day (room for negotiation). You will enjoy a hybrid working policy and the opportunity to further your experience within the negotiation mechanism of a major financial institution.

What you need to do now
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