ISDA Documentation Specialist (Contract)
Belfast
6‑month initial contract
Global Investment Bank
MLA is working with a leading global investment bank to appoint a ISDA Documentation Specialist to join their high-performing Markets Legal team in Belfast on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a front-office aligned legal function, supporting documentation across a range of derivatives and financial markets products.
The Role
You will support a busy Markets Legal / Contract Management team, assisting with the preparation, review, and management of key trading documentation.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the negotiation and processing of derivatives documentation (e.g. ISDA, CSAs, amendments)
* Managing and tracking contract workflows and documentation lifecycle
* Liaising with internal stakeholders including Legal, Front Office, Operations, and Risk
* Assisting with document review, drafting, and data population
* Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
* Supporting process improvement and documentation projects where required
The Candidate
We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in financial services documentation or legal support roles.
* Suitable profiles may include:
* ISDA / derivatives documentation analysts
* Contracts analysts within banking / financial services
* Paralegals or legal assistants with exposure to financial documentation
* Operations professionals with experience supporting trading or legal teams
Key requirements:
Prior experience with financial documentation (ideally ISDA or derivatives-related)
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* Ability to start at short notice preferred