ISDA Negotiator / Junior Lawyer (Associate or Vice President level)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: ISDA Negotiator / Junior Lawyer

Corporate Title: Associate/Vice President

Department: Legal

Location: London

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning approximately 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, and Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking). Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com

Department Overview

The role sits within the Masters Documentation Team and will primarily support the Risk Solutions business with negotiating fund-level hedging documents and long form confirmations.

The Masters Team sits within the wider Markets Documentation and Advisory Legal Team and is responsible for the execution of derivatives and financing master agreements and ancillary documentation as well as legal opinions pertaining to netting and collateral. 

As a department, we provide an intellectually stimulating environment that values collaboration, continuous learning, and professional growth. The department also has a strong charity and diversity focus, with strong encouragement to participate in internal networks or charitable initiatives.

Role Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic ISDA negotiator or junior lawyer to join the Masters Documentation Team within the Legal department. The successful candidate will work closely with the Risk Solutions Group in the negotiation of ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, guarantees, long form confirmations and ancillary documentation with a focus on various types of funds including private equity/debt funds across multiple jurisdictions. 

The candidate will have experience of fund structures, have a working knowledge of checking capacity and authority of fund entities (including partnerships) in different jurisdictions, and experience of negotiating, and understanding, typical fund related termination triggers. 

The position offers a unique opportunity to work directly with the front office business team, and the candidate will be comfortable interacting with, and explaining risk, to front office team members and internal stakeholders. The candidate will be used to working to tight deadlines, will thrive in a fast paced environment, will have strong organizational skills and will be proactive in enhancing processes.

Key Experience would include:

• Excellent knowledge of negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, guarantees, and long form confirmations with counterparties;
• Familiarity with negotiating master agreements in the context of fund structures (including with private debt/equity funds, limited partnerships and other types of fund entities);
• Collaborating closely with business teams;
• Providing guidance on capacity, authority and netting issues in derivatives transactions and additional language required in market standard master agreements; and
• Supporting the team in managing and prioritizing multiple negotiations, whilst ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.

The candidate would have the following key skills:

• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to balance a large workload and fast changing priorities;
• Great communication skills, with the ability to co-ordinate with fellow negotiators, explain risk and flag issues to front office teams and internal stakeholders;
• Ability to effectively coordinate across stakeholders;
• Excellent attention to detail whilst under pressure; and

Nomura competencies

Explore Insights & Vision

• Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.

Making Strategic Decisions

• Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.

Inspire Entrepreneurship in People

• Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.

Elevate Organizational Capability

• Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing. 

Inclusion 

• Respect DEI, foster a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

Right to Work

The UK Government have taken steps to reduce net migration to the UK by limiting the number of overseas workers coming to the UK for employment. Please note that whilst we are able to consider applications from overseas workers from outside the UK (who require a Tier 2 Skilled Worker visa) we can only employ them if we can provide evidence that this is a genuine vacancy for a qualified role.

Diversity & Inclusion 

Nomura is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to ensuring we best reflect the diversity of the communities we serve creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome all applications and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity and gender expression, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. 

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition, please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer