Equity Derivatives Documentation Negotiator – ISDA & Prime Brokerage Agreements

Axiom; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k

Professional development tools

Job summary

A leading alternative legal services provider is seeking an Equity Derivatives Documentation Negotiator. You will handle negotiations for ISDA Master Agreements and related trading documents, providing valuable input on collateral arrangements and compliance in a fast-paced environment. Candidates with over 3 years of relevant experience and located in the NYC area are preferred. This position offers competitive compensation of $120,000 and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and trading documents.
• Knowledge of collateral mechanics and margin requirements in derivatives.
• Strong ability to manage multiple documents and counterparties concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise on ISDA Master Agreements and trading agreements.
• Manage documentation for equity derivatives and prime brokerage relationships.
• Provide input on regulatory compliance and collateral arrangements.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

Equity Derivatives Documentation Negotiator – ISDA & Prime Brokerage Agreements

We are seeking an Equity Derivatives Documentation Negotiator to join our growing team and support client engagements focused on trading documentation for leading financial institutions, hedge funds, and asset managers. This role is ideal for an experienced negotiator (JD not required) with hands-on experience negotiating and advising on equity derivatives-related agreements. The successful candidate will contribute to high-volume negotiations in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment and provide commercial and operational insight on risk, collateral, and documentation strategy. Preference will be given to candidates located in the New York City area to accommodate occasional on-site client needs.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate and advise on a wide range of trading agreements, including ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), MSFTAs, MRAs (for repo transactions), and GMSLAs (securities lending agreements).
• Manage documentation for equity derivatives and prime brokerage relationships.
• Provide input on collateral arrangements, netting provisions, and regulatory compliance considerations in connection with equity derivatives documentation.
• Support onboarding and documentation processes with counterparties, coordinating with legal, risk, and compliance functions.
• Maintain playbooks, templates, and documentation standards in line with market practices and regulatory requirements.
• Track negotiation status, manage workflows, and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Stay current on regulatory developments impacting equity derivatives documentation (e.g., EMIR, Dodd-Frank, UMR).

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and related trading documents.
• Knowledge of collateral mechanics, netting provisions, and margin requirements in derivative contracts.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple counterparties and documents concurrently.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid or remote setting.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with equity derivatives, prime brokerage agreements, MRAs, GMSLAs, and MSFTAs.
• Familiarity with Dodd-Frank, EMIR, and UMR regulatory frameworks.
• Background supporting hedge funds, investment banks, or asset managers.
• Located in the NYC area or open to occasional on-site work as needed.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

This role offers a range of competitive compensation starting at $120,000, and a highly competitive benefits package in the alternative legal services marketplace that includes health benefits, 401k, and more. Axiomites also get access to professional development tools and resources and learning and development programs. Axiomites predominately work remotely, with the exception that some clients require on-site presence.

Axiom is the global leader in high-caliber, 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.

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