Markets Legal Documentation Negotiator

Bank of America; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America in Hong Kong seeks an experienced legal professional to draft, negotiate and manage master agreements for derivatives and related documentation. You will coordinate with sales, risk and onboarding teams to ensure timely, compliant onboarding and accurate term reflection across products.

The role emphasizes strong English and Mandarin language skills, excellent communication, and independent work within a global, in-office environment designed to support collaboration and career

Qualifications

• Prior related experience drafting and negotiating master agreements, especially NAFMII master agreements.
• Strong knowledge of markets documentation including PRC NAFMII master agreement.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently within a team.
• Self-motivation and strong judgment within defined parameters.
• Legal qualification preferred but not required depending on level of experience.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, structure and advise on derivatives, repo and stock lending documentation including NAFMII Master Agreements and related documents for various Bank of America entities.
• Coordinate with Sales, Credit, Risk, Onboarding and internal teams to improve onboarding efficiency for clients.
• Advise front office and operations on documentation issues arising during negotiations.
• Act as relationship manager for a portfolio of key clients and coordinate the agreement negotiation process across products.
• Liaise with internal partners to reflect credit and business terms while ensuring compliance with laws and bank policies.
• Update trading agreements and other systems of record.
• Contribute to regulatory and special projects as needed.

Skills

Master agreements drafting

Negotiation

English & Mandarin

Communication

Analytical thinking

Organisational skills

Independent work

Job description

Role Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits. We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Key responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, structure and advice on a wide range of derivatives, repo and stock lending documentation including NAFMII Master Agreements, ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, IM documentation and bespoke collateral agreements, cleared derivatives documentation, GMRAs and GMSLAs, on behalf of various Bank of America entities.
• Work closely with Sales, Credit, Risk, Onboarding and other internal teams to maximize the efficiency of the documentation onboarding of clients.
• Advise front office, sales and trading, operations risk and collateral on documentation issues arising during negotiations
• Act as relationship manager for the suite of agreements for a portfolio of high priority clients, serving as the primary point of contact and coordinating the agreement negotiation process across products.
• Liaise with internal partners and marketers/traders to accurately reflect the necessary credit and business terms in the transactional suite while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations and bank guidelines and policies.
• Update trading agreement and other systems of record.
• Work on regulatory and other special projects as and when required.

Required Qualifications

• Prior related experience in a similar role drafting and negotiating master agreements particularly the NAFMII
• Strong substantive knowledge of markets documentation (including the PRC law NAFMII master agreement)
• Language skills: English and Mandarin
• Excellent communication, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently while being part of a cohesive team.
• Highly self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and drive execution.
• Ability to exercise excellent judgment within defined parameters.
• Legal qualification preferred but not necessary depending on level of experience.

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

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