Overview
US-CTS-DRS-Senior Negotiator-Level 4 Jobs in Jersey City, USA at Artech LLC
Senior Negotiator
Location:
Onsite (NYC, Dallas or SLC)
Only on W2
No C2C
USC, GC, TN-Visa only
Must have – ISDA and related regulatory initial margin documents experience
Principal Responsibilities
• Lead the end-to-end documentation process: drafting, reviewing, negotiating,
executing, and filing CDEA, ISDA/CSA, and related regulatory initial margin
documents.
• Negotiate the full suite of Reg IM documentation, including bilaterals, Account
Control Agreements (ACAs), and Eligible Collateral Schedules (ECS).
• Develop and execute negotiation strategies, balancing client and firm needs,
often outside of established playbooks.
• Independently lead complex and/or sensitive negotiations for high-profile
clients, including top banks and major funds.
• Advise on and negotiate commodity transaction documents (e.g., power and
gas annexes, EFETs, NAESBs, Power Purchase and Sale Agreements).
• Review legal opinions on netting and collateral enforce ability, liaising with
external counsel as needed.
• Respond to queries from various departments, including the front office,
regarding master documentation.
• Mentor, train, and coach junior team members.
• Identify and implement improvements to documentation processes and
controls, leveraging your experience to manage risk and enhance team
effectiveness.
• Build and nurture relationships across the firm to drive consensus and
execute initiatives.
• Actively participate in community engagements to foster PDO’s culture of
support and inclusiveness.
Required Experience and Skills
• Bachelor’s degree and/or JD, with a minimum of three years’ experience in a
legal/trading documentation role (including within Credit, Risk, or Treasury
functions) or as an attorney/paralegal in a law firm.
• Strong experience negotiating Reg IM documentation (bilaterals, ACAs, ECS).
If Reg IM experience is limited, must have at least 8–10 years’ experience
negotiating new ISDA Master Agreements and VM CSAs with top banks or
high-profile funds.
• Solid knowledge of UMR (Uncleared Margin Rules) Phase 6 and/or 7 and
hands-on experience with Initial Margin documentation.
• Experience with repurchase, securities lending, or prime services
documentation is a plus.
• Knowledge of various legal entities, including funds, insurance companies,
and pensions.
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and attention-to-detail skills,
especially under pressure.
• Proven ability to negotiate and review complex legal documents with
accuracy.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commercial acumen and keen interest in derivatives, commodities, repo,
securities lending, and/or prime brokerage products and services.
• Proficiency in IT and adaptability to various databases/systems.
• Additional language skills (French, German, Italian, or Spanish) are a plus.
Preferred Attributes
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and proactive team player.
• Analytical, innovative, and entrepreneurial approach to client solutions.
• Ability to influence stakeholders, negotiate, build consensus, and improve
operational efficiency.
• Enthusiasm for professional development and ownership of the negotiation
process.
• Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive team culture.
Title: US-CTS-DRS-Senior Negotiator-Level 4
Company: Artech LLC
Location: Jersey City, USA
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