Senior Derivatives Contracts Specialist

NES Fircroft; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives to support the commercial teams by drafting and negotiating OTC Derivatives agreements while providing value driven contractual advice. You will advise on regulatory compliance, reflect terms accurately, and manage complex contracts with ISDA and related agreements.

The role requires a law degree with at least 3 years’ experience in drafting, analysis and negotiation of OTC derivatives contracts, and a strong commercial mindset to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law or equivalent legal experience.
• Minimum of 3 years’ working experience in drafting, analysis and negotiation of contracts related to the purchase and sale of OTC derivatives.
• Expert knowledge of agreements associated with derivatives trading, including ISDA Agreements, CSA & VMCSA, Brokerage Agreements, Master and long form agreements.
• Expert knowledge of regulations applicable to derivatives trading activity.
• Strong commercial mindset.
• Effective negotiating skills and ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
• Flexible approach and ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Ability to prioritise workload under tight deadlines.
• Meticulous with a keen eye for detail and highly organized.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and challenging environment.
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to the business and supporting functions regarding standard and complex contractual arrangements ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Advise traders on commercial and contractual risk and ensure contracts reflect terms accurately.
• Negotiate standard and complex contracts for OTC derivative transactions while ensuring policy compliance.
• Prepare and negotiate trade confirmations and ad hoc agreements to facilitate new business.
• Provide advice and help in resolving contractual disputes with counterparties and liaising with stakeholders.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Derivatives knowledge

ISDA knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Commercial mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in law

Job description

NES Fircroft is seeking a Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives to support the commercial teams by drafting and negotiating OTC Derivatives agreements while providing value driven contractual advice. You will advise on regulatory compliance, reflect terms accurately, and manage complex contracts with ISDA and related agreements.

The role requires a law degree with at least 3 years’ experience in drafting, analysis and negotiation of OTC derivatives contracts, and a strong commercial mindset to