ISDA Project Manager - # 26-17754

Job Summary:
This is a dynamic position with broad responsibilities, ideal for a motivated, self-starting professional willing to dive straight into a busy workload. Given the drafting and negotiation aspects of the role, the ideal candidate would be a qualified lawyer. As this role sits within the Office of the COO, it is imperative that the individual is commercially minded, whilst being risk-aware.

Skills:

• ISDA master agreement DRAFTING & NEGOTIATION experience
• Experience negotiating repurchase agreements and other industry standard agreements (REQUIRED)
• Buy side experience preferred but NOT required
• Investment Management Agreement and Separately Managed Account experience a plus
• As this role sits within a business function, it is particularly suited for lawyers who are looking for a move into an exciting and evolving business role.

Responsibilities:

• The role will have a primary focus on the negotiation of investment management agreements for the segregated account client base as well as trading and derivative documentations.
• The individual will be responsible for project managing the workload and maintaining/ developing relationships with key stakeholders (e.g. Client Relationship Management and Take-on teams, Legal & Compliance, Portfolio, Management teams).

Qualifications:

• Any candidate should possess the skills and qualities normally present in lawyers with at least 5 years PQE with the above background.
• Working knowledge of funds in general and of other commercial contracts with clients, distributors, intermediaries or other agents within the asset management sector.

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