Documentation Specialist

UBS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

UBS in New York is seeking an experienced Documentation Specialist to negotiate ISDA Master Agreements and expand expertise into Equity Prime Brokerage documentation. The role involves collaborating with various teams and ensuring compliance with internal policies.

Candidates should have 5+ years of negotiating experience, a Bachelor’s Degree, and strong knowledge of ISDA documentation. UBS offers competitive benefits and a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of negotiating experience with relevant contract types.
• Strong to advanced knowledge of ISDA documentation.
• Knowledge of stock loan agreements is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate a wide range of trading and collateral agreements.
• Support documentation for various counterparty types.
• Liaise and lead discussions with internal stakeholders.
• Interpret policies, procedures, and compliance requirements.
• Participate in projects to enhance documentation processes.

Skills

Negotiating ISDA Master Agreements

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent relevant work experience

Job description

Your role

Are you incredibly organized with an eye for detail? Do you want to work with a great team on a hybrid work schedule? We’re looking for an experienced Documentation Specialist with a strong background in negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, and a keen interest in expanding expertise into Equity Prime Brokerage and Futures documentation who can:

• Negotiate a wide range of trading and collateral agreements, such as ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, Account Control Agreements, Guarantees, and authority and ancillary documentation. Learn to negotiate Portfolio Swap Confirmations, Exchange Traded Derivative Agreements (including Cleared Derivates Addenda), Equity Prime Brokerage Agreements, Listed Options Agreements, and all related ancillary documents (e.g. Lockups, Custody Agreements, Cross Margin Agreements, Master Netting Agreements). Negotiation includes preparation of first drafts of agreements, negotiating terms, obtaining approvals, and coordinating internally to successful resolution, all in line with internal policies, risk standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Support documentation for a broad range of counterparty types, including corporates, hedge funds, private equity funds, insurance companies, separately managed accounts, and other clients.
• Liaise and lead discussions with internal stakeholders in Sales & Trading, Credit, Risk, Funding, Stock Loan, Tax, Legal, Onboarding, Operations and other stakeholders regarding documentation terms, escalations and prioritization.
• Interpret and navigate policies, procedures, regulatory expectations, and compliance requirements relevant to documentation.
• Participate in projects to enhance policies, processes and systems, as and when required.

Job Type

Full Time

Job Reference #

340717BR

City

New York

Your team

You’ll be working with the Global Documentation Solutions Team who are a part of the Integrated Client Lifecycle Services team within the Investment Bank Operations.

Your expertise

You have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent relevant work experience;
• Strong to advanced knowledge of ISDA documentation;
• Knowledge of stock loan agreements is a plus;
• Ideally 5+ years of negotiating experience with the contract types referenced herein; and
• Previous experience in one or more top investment banks is strongly preferred.

You are:

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational, writing, verbal and analytical skills; Able to clearly articulate complex concepts; Able to work collaboratively on team matters and independently on individual assignments; Capable of working under tight deadlines with the ability to easily pivot between negotiations and priorities; Able to exercise judgement within defined parameters.

Salary information

The indicative gross base salary range as a full-time equivalent role:

• United States - New York - New York min USD 190000 - max USD 225000 /annum

The expected salary for this role will be determined by relevant factors which may include but are not limited to, role-required experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. UBS offers a range of competitive benefits.

Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.