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**Derivatives Master Documentation Negotiator - Assistant Vice President** in Hong Kong. Lead negotiations for APAC markets master agreements, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities span the lifecycle of master agreements, from initial signing to ongoing review and negotiation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients in a fast-paced environment. Bring 3+ years of experience in derivatives documentation, Asian markets exposure, and fluency in English and Mandarin. Diverse skillset, including regulatory understanding, strong interpersonal skills, and solid quantitative/technological interest. Promote JPMorgan's franchise and manage high workloads effectively.
- Compensation
- Not specified
- City
- Hong Kong
- Country
- Hong Kong
Currency: Not specified
Full Job Description
Location: Hong Kong
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.
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
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
Good understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives form a US bank perspective
Experience with Futures & Options and OTC Clearing is a plus
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Compensation
Not specified
City: Hong Kong
Country: Hong Kong

**Derivatives Master Documentation Negotiator - Assistant Vice President** in Hong Kong. Lead negotiations for APAC markets master agreements, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities span the lifecycle of master agreements, from initial signing to ongoing review and negotiation. Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients in a fast-paced environment. Bring 3+ years of experience in derivatives documentation, Asian markets exposure, and fluency in English and Mandarin. Diverse skillset, including regulatory understanding, strong interpersonal skills, and solid quantitative/technological interest. Promote JPMorgan's franchise and manage high workloads effectively.
Full Job Description
Location: Hong Kong
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.
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
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
Good understanding of the regulatory landscape impacting derivatives form a US bank perspective
Experience with Futures & Options and OTC Clearing is a plus
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