ISDA Negotiator

Axiom Law; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

CPF/MPF contributions

Professional development resources

Remote/Onsite/Hybrid options

Job summary

Axiom Law is seeking an ISDA Negotiator to support global banking and financial services clients. The role involves negotiating ISDA-related documents, analyzing technical negotiation points, and collaborating with a team to advance multiple live matters.

Eligibility includes 3+ years in derivatives documentation or negotiation, and strong academic credentials. Axiom offers flexible work arrangements—remote, onsite or hybrid—based on client requirements and project needs.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience on derivatives documentation and/or negotiation.
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate ISDA Master agreements.
• In-house experience within financial services is beneficial.
• Solid knowledge of ISDA negotiation & execution.
• Excellent academic credentials and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate documents including ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA, or other relevant documents.
• Analyze and resolve technicalities in negotiations.
• Work within a team to progress a portfolio of live matters.
• Build relationships with stakeholders and relationship managers.
• Create an open, progressive environment for a diverse team.

Skills

Derivatives documentation

ISDA Master agreements

Negotiation

Analytical mindset

Job description

Currently, we're hiring a ISDA Negotiator to join our bench and support global clients in the banking and financial services sector:

Requirements:

• 3+ years’ experience on derivatives documentation and/ or negotiation
• Ability to draft, review and negotiate ISDA Master agreements is advantageous
• Exposure gained in house within financial services would be an added benefit though not essential
• Solid knowledge of principles, practices and procedures in relation to ISDA related negotiation & execution
• Excellent academic credentials along with a strong investigative and analytical mindset

The responsibilities for this role will include:

• Negotiation of a range of relevant documents including ISDA, GMRA, GMSLA, or other relevant documents
• Analysis and resolution of technicalities arising in the course of negotiations
• Operating successfully within a team setting to progress a portfolio of live matters
• Building productive relationships with key stakeholders and relationship managers
• Creating an open and progressive environment, while recognizing the varying needs of a diverse team in terms of experience, background and seniority

Compensation, Benefits & Working Location:

This role offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace, that includes health benefits, CPF/MPF contributions and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development resources and learning and development programs. Axiom provides the opportunity to work remotely, onsite or hybrid, depending on client requirements.

Axiom is the global leader in high-calibre, on-demand legal talent. Covering North America, the UK, Europe, and APAC, we enable legal departments to drive efficiency and growth and meet the demands of today’s business landscape with best in breed alterative legal services.

Axiom is a leader in diversity, inclusion, and social engagement. Diversity is core to our values and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We are proud to be named a best place to work for LGBTQ+ Equality, earning top marks in the 2021 Corporate Equality Index for the second consecutive year. Axiom's legal department is Mansfield certified and is committed to considering at least 50% diverse candidates for leadership roles and outside counsel representation.

World-class clients - our global presence provides direct access to opportunities with leading companies, including F100 organizations, allowing you to roadmap your career with exciting and challenging work.

Flexibility- we work with you to achieve the highest level of flexibility - in the way that you define it. Whether you prefer remote work, a greater breadth of exposure, or even more personal time - we present you with opportunities that help you reach these goals.

A dedicated talent team - we put in the effort to make sure your experience is nothing short of exceptional. You will be assigned a dedicated talent partner that oversees your journey with us from when you join Axiom, to starting your first engagement, and all future engagements!

Equal Opportunity Employer: Axiom ensures equal employment opportunity in recruitment and employment, without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, nationality, national or ethnic origin, religious creed or belief, political opinion, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, age, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital (or civil or other partnership recognized by law) status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, sexual orientation, military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Axiom prohibits and will not tolerate any such discrimination or harassment.

We understand that many legal professionals have chosen to adopt the consultancy model, and we are happy to discuss this option with you. We offer both consultants and employees the opportunity to work with our enviable client roster.

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