About this role
Exciting role for a Derivatives Master Agreement Negotiator to work within the Markets Legal team of a US bank. We provide a great opportunity if you are looking to accelerate your career growth and gain strong exposure to the APAC Markets business in a well-supported in-house Legal environment.
As a Derivatives Master Documentation Negotiator - Associate n our dynamic, fast-paced client-facing Markets legal team, you will be responsible for the front-to-end negotiation of various markets master agreements supporting the APAC Markets business. Your role includes providing comprehensive legal and regulatory advice related to these documents, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations and strong collaboration with clients and internal stakeholders to facilitate negotiations and resolve any legal issues that arise. You are required to have expertise in APAC-related derivatives matters and a good understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in fostering operational efficiency and implementing technology solutions for documentation processes.
Job responsibilities
Prepare, negotiate and execute various trading master agreements (such as International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) Master Agreement, Credit Support Annex and related documentation including guarantees, letters of comfort, amendment agreements, termination agreements, and novation agreements, securities lending and repo financing documents, Futures & Options and over-the-counter (OTC) Clearing Agreements, confidentiality agreements, bilateral regulatory agreements (such as Dodd-Frank Protocol 2 and European Market Infrastructure Regulation (EMIR)), and other relevant ancillary agreements arising from global regulatory changes) ("Master Agreements") with institutional clients, including banks, investment managers, funds, corporates and multi-national companies incorporated in Asia (ex Japan)Review and analyze legal documentation such as constitutions, investment manager agreements, signing authority documents to determine capacity and authority to enter into the Master AgreementsReview and advise on transaction level documentation such as termsheets and trade confirmationsAssist with monitoring of ongoing local and global regulatory developments (such as Margin for Uncleared Swaps, Trade Reporting and Clearing) including analyzing impact on Master Agreements and providing internal stakeholders with legal analysis and advice on such issuesDevelop and maintain external client and front office sales relationships, work closely with other members of the APAC Markets Legal Team and country counsel and co-ordinate with other risk management areas (such as Credit ,Tax, and Collateral Management) for discussions, comments and approvalsWork closely with various stakeholders to ensure completion of front to end onboarding of clients with respect to the Master AgreementsParticipate in internal and industry working group calls and global calls actively such as ISDA working groups and internal Global Markets Legal callsAssist with leading various project driven initiatives both locally and regionally Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Qualified lawyer and/or holder of law degree with at least 3 years of derivatives documentation negotiation experienceExperience with Markets Master Agreement negotiations for Asia-Pacific clientsGood understanding of global and local regulatory changes in the derivatives areaHave excellent interpersonal and communication skills and organizational skillsHigh integrity and a good team playerAble to work under pressure and manage internal and external client expectations; Willingness and ability to provide quality service to internal and external clients and to promote and enhance the JPMorgan franchiseSolid quantitative skills and strong interest in business, economics and lawProficiency and interest in technology and systems developmentOrganized, pro-active, ability to handle multiple priority matters simultaneously and work efficiently within tight timeframes, detail-oriented and self-sufficientExperience working in a fast-paced environment is a must Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) is preferred, as certain legal documentation covered by APAC Markets Master Documentation is in Chinese (e.g., NAFMII agreements). Also, it'd help facilitate negotiation with Chinese-speaking counterparties.Good understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives form a US bank perspectiveExperience with Futures & Options and OTC Clearing is a plus
ABOUT US
J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first-class business in a first-class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long-term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.
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ABOUT THE TEAM
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.
With large, global operations, the Legal team tackles complex issues and helps shape the regulations that affect the businesses. The group is organized into practice groups that align with the lines of business and corporate staff areas, which encourages collaboration on legal, regulatory and business developments as they arise.