ISDA Specialist - JCW Group : Job Details

Our client, a global financial services organization, are growing their Tampa presence, hiring multiple openings for their OTC Interest Rate Derivatives and Credit Derivatives team. This will be a critical role supporting the business lines operations.

Key Responsibilities

ISDA Agreement Negotiation:

• Draft, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes (CSA), and other derivatives-related documentation.
• Manage amendments and updates to agreements in response to evolving regulatory and business requirements
• Ensure ISDA agreements are structured to mitigate credit, operational, and legal risks.
• Collaborate with the risk and compliance teams to address counterparty and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration:

• Work closely with front-office traders, legal counsel, risk management, and operations teams to support trading activities.
• Engage with external counterparties to resolve complex negotiation points.

Documentation Management:

• Maintain accurate records of ISDA agreements, amendments, and collateral terms in internal systems.
• Monitor key documentation deadlines and renewal requirements.

Process Improvement:

• Identify opportunities to streamline negotiation and documentation processes.
• Implement automation tools or systems to improve efficiency in managing agreements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Law, Finance, Business, or a related field. A legal qualification is preferred but not mandatory.
• Previous exposure to ISDA documentation is preferred
• In-depth knowledge of derivatives products, including swaps, options, and structured products required.