Financial Transaction Negotiator (Investment banking)

Phyton Talent Advisors; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Phyton Talent Advisors seeks a Financial Transaction Negotiator to support review, negotiation, and management of trading and confidentiality agreements for institutional markets. You will assist with MRAs/GMRAs, MSFTAs, NDAs, onboarding documents, and related legal requests, working closely with legal, business, operations, compliance, and risk teams.

This role offers exposure to fixed income, securities financing, and institutional trading products in a fast-paced environment for a junior

Qualifications

• J.D. or Bachelor's degree with relevant legal or financial services experience.
• Legal, contracts, compliance, or financial services experience.
• Strong drafting, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Interest in capital markets and financial products.

Responsibilities

• Review, negotiate, and manage trading and confidentiality agreements for institutional markets.
• Assist with MRAs/GMRAs, MSFTAs, NDAs, and onboarding documentation.
• Coordinate with legal, business, operations, compliance, and risk teams on client onboarding and documentation projects.
• Support regulatory initiatives and documentation projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Skills

Drafting

Problem solving

Project management

Capital markets

Financial products

Education

JD or BA with relevant legal/financial experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated Financial Transaction Negotiator to support the review, negotiation, and management of trading and confidentiality agreements for our institutional markets businesses. Responsibilities include assisting with repurchase agreements (MRAs/GMRAs), Master Securities Forward Transaction Agreements (MSFTAs), NDAs, account onboarding documentation, and related legal requests. The role will work closely with legal, business, operations, compliance, and risk teams to support client onboarding, regulatory initiatives, and documentation projects. Candidates should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Prior experience in financial services, capital markets, contracts, or legal documentation is preferred but not required. This is an excellent opportunity for a junior legal professional seeking exposure to fixed income, securities financing, and institutional trading products.

Qualifications

• J.D. or Bachelor's degree with relevant legal or financial services experience
• Legal, contracts, compliance, or financial services experience
• Strong drafting, problem-solving, and project management skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems
• Interest in capital markets and financial products