APAC Derivatives Master Agreement Negotiator – AVP

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Derivatives Master Documentation Negotiator (AVP) to join the Markets Legal team.

You will lead end-to-end ISDA Master Agreement negotiations for APAC clients, providing legal and regulatory advice in a fast-paced in-house setting. The role requires at least 3 years in derivatives documentation, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with front office, risk, and compliance to onboard clients and resolve issues

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer and/or holder of law degree with at least 3 years of derivatives documentation negotiation experience
• Experience with Markets Master Agreement negotiations for Asia-Pacific clients
• Good understanding of global and local regulatory changes in the derivatives area
• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and organizational skills
• High integrity and a good team player
• Able to work under pressure and manage internal and external client expectations; Willingness and ability to provide quality service to internal and external clients and to promote and enhance the JPMorgan franchise
• Solid quantitative skills and strong interest in business, economics and law
• Proficiency and interest in technology and systems development
• Organized, pro-active, ability to handle multiple priority matters simultaneously and work efficiently within tight timeframes, detail-oriented and self-sufficient
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment is a must

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and execute various trading master agreements (ISDA Master Agreement, CSA and related documentation) with institutional clients
• Review and analyze legal documentation to determine capacity and authority to enter into Master Agreements
• Review and advise on transaction level documentation such as termsheets and trade confirmations
• Monitor ongoing local and global regulatory developments and provide legal analysis
• Develop and maintain client and front office relationships; coordinate with risk management
• Onboard clients with respect to Master Agreements
• Participate in ISDA and Global Markets Legal calls; lead project-driven initiatives

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Working under pressure

Technology/system development

Analytical mindset

Regulatory understanding

Education

Law degree

Job description

JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Hong Kong is seeking an experienced Derivatives Master Documentation Negotiator (AVP) to join the Markets Legal team.

You will lead end-to-end ISDA Master Agreement negotiations for APAC clients, providing legal and regulatory advice in a fast-paced in-house setting. The role requires at least 3 years in derivatives documentation, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to collaborate with front office, risk, and compliance to onboard clients and resolve issues