Global Markets Advisory & Contract Execution Lead

TD Bank Financial Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

TD Bank Financial Group in Singapore seeks a seasoned legal documentation professional to manage a portfolio of capital markets agreements through the deal origination lifecycle. You will advise on documentation requirements, support client onboarding, and collaborate with trading, sales, and origination teams to ensure regulatory alignment and risk controls.

The role offers broad exposure to complex transactions, direct interaction with senior business leaders, and leadership in negotiations

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB/JD) or equivalent legal qualification.
• 6-8+ years of experience in legal documentation, capital markets, derivatives documentation, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of capital markets products, including derivatives, fixed income, and/or equities products.
• Proven experience negotiating and advising on ISDA documentation; familiarity with GMRA documentation is highly desirable.
• Prior experience in a client-facing environment, with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance business objectives against legal, regulatory, and risk considerations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and negotiate effectively.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently while collaborating effectively across global teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with attention to detail and sound judgment.
• Demonstrated integrity, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and support stakeholders across global time zones when required.
• Proven leadership skills, including the ability to manage projects, drive initiatives, and deliver results within tight timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the negotiation and execution of a diverse portfolio of capital markets agreements across multiple jurisdictions and product lines, while ensuring alignment with legal, regulatory, risk, and governance requirements.
• Advise clients on documentation requirements relating to capital markets transactions and onboarding activities.
• Participate in client meetings and discussions, providing guidance on trading documentation and related regulatory considerations.
• Partner with trading, sales, and origination teams to support new and existing transactions, providing advisory services on documentation requirements and associated implications.
• Lead discussions with internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to resolve complex issues arising during negotiations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of trading documentation, including: ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Documentation; GMRA, securities lending, and repo agreements; Prime Brokerage Agreements; Master Confirmation Agreements; Energy and Metals Agreements; Other bespoke capital markets documentation.
• Coordinate closely with internal partners including Legal, Credit, Tax, Operations, Funding & Valuation, Collateral Management, and front-office business teams throughout the documentation process.
• Manage and elevate documentation-related issues to facilitate timely resolution and stakeholder alignment.
• Support business development and origination efforts through participation in client meetings and industry engagement opportunities.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to business stakeholders, including desk heads and senior management.
• Contribute to automation, process improvement, and strategic initiatives to enhance efficiency, controls, and regulatory compliance.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact on trading documentation matters for internal stakeholders.

Skills

Capital markets knowledge

ISDA documentation

Client-facing

Education

LLB/JD or equivalent

Tools

ISDA Master Agreements

GMRA

Master Confirmation Agreements

Prime Brokerage Agreements

Job description

TD Bank Financial Group in Singapore seeks a seasoned legal documentation professional to manage a portfolio of capital markets agreements through the deal origination lifecycle. You will advise on documentation requirements, support client onboarding, and collaborate with trading, sales, and origination teams to ensure regulatory alignment and risk controls.

The role offers broad exposure to complex transactions, direct interaction with senior business leaders, and leadership in negotiations