Derivatives Master Documentation Negotiator - Assistant Vice President at JPMC Candidate Experience page

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong S.A.R. -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Derivatives Documentation Negotiation, ISDA Master Agreement, Regulatory Compliance, Legal Analysis, Client Relationship Management, Mandarin Proficiency, English Proficiency, Quantitative Skills, Stakeholder Management, OTC Clearing Agreements, Credit Support Annex, Legal Drafting

Industry

Financial Services

Description

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 - Assistant Vice President in 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 Agreements * Review and advise on transaction level documentation such as termsheets and trade confirmations * Assist 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 issues * Develop 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 approvals * Work closely with various stakeholders to ensure completion of front to end onboarding of clients with respect to the Master Agreements * Participate in internal and industry working group calls and global calls actively such as ISDA working groups and internal Global Markets Legal calls * Assist 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 experience * Experience with Markets Master Agreement negotiations for Asia-Pacific clients * Good understanding of global and local regulatory changes in the derivatives area * Language skills (written and spoken): English and Mandarin * Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and organizational skills * High integrity and a good team player * Able 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 franchise * Solid quantitative skills and strong interest in business, economics and law * Proficiency and interest in technology and systems development * Organized, pro-active, ability to handle multiple priority matters simultaneously and work efficiently within tight timeframes, detail-oriented and self-sufficient * Experience working in a fast-paced environment is a must Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills * Good understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives form a US bank perspective * Experience with Futures & Options and OTC Clearing is a plus 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. We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs [https://careers.jpmorgan.com/us/en/how-we-hire/faqs] for more information about requesting an accommodation. 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.

Responsibilities

Responsible for the end-to-end negotiation of derivatives master agreements and providing legal and regulatory advice for the APAC Markets business. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure compliance and operational efficiency in documentation processes.