This person will work in the Legal and Compliance Department which provides legal support to the entire Bank. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
• Prepare, negotiate, and track the execution of trading documentation, including ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, guarantees, repurchase agreements, give-up agreements, risk participation agreements, confidentiality agreements and related documents for bank clients and counterparties; 
• Review client constituent documents and perform legal due diligence with respect to authority and other capacity issues; 
• Review client feedback and alternative forms and summarize issues related to trading documentation; 
• Coordinate with legal, credit, front office, collateral depts. to resolve legal/risk/operational issues and obtain relevant approvals; 
• Provide updates to internal marketing and client relationship staff; 
• Work with external counsel to resolve more complex issues, such as ERISA and bankruptcy; 
• Follow-up with external clients and external counsel to expedite negotiations and to address blocking points; 
• Maintain/update internal documentation templates, procedures, policy guidelines, etc.; 
• Oversee execution and closing procedures; 
• Update global documentation databases; 
• Field internal inquiries regarding status of agreements, specific trade terms, policies, etc.; and 
• Internal bank projects relating to various databases and the booking and migration of trades. 

COMPETENCIES: 
Required: Skill and experience drafting and negotiating legal documentation and master agreements used for derivative and fixed income transactions. 

PRIOR WORK EXPERIENCE: 
Required: Expertise/experience in drafting and negotiating legal documents and master agreements as well as experience with other areas listed under responsibilities. At least one year of negotiation experience required. 
Desired/Plus: Previous experience negotiating master agreements with Pension Plans and Investment Advisors. 

EDUCATION: 
Required: Bachelor’s Degree

To apply please submit your resume to Jack Kelly:   Jkelly@ComplianceSearch.com

Jack Kelly | Managing Director | The Compliance Search Group

Direct: 212 997 3166 | Email: jkelly@ComplianceSearch.com

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