Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered.
ISDA Negotiator
This is a great job for someone
with experience either within an investment bank or financial services institution negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and associated documentation.
A bit about the job:
We are seeking a legal professional to deliver first-class legal support across Aviva Investors' investment management, funds business, and operations, with a focus on OTC derivatives. This role involves negotiating key documentation such as ISDAs, CSAs, Account Control Agreements, CDEAs, and MCAs. You will assist business and operations teams in resolving post-trade queries and discrepancies, particularly those arising from collateral disputes. Additionally, you will support the Head of Legal Trading and stakeholders in navigating regulatory reform and market developments, while also helping to monitor and mitigate legal risks in line with the Legal Business Standard. A collaborative mindset is essential, as you'll contribute to knowledge sharing and resource optimisation across the legal function, regardless of team ownership or location.
Skills and experience we're looking for:
* Experience of working with OTC clearing agreements and execution agreements beneficial.
* Knowledge of ISDA protocols.
* Proven ability to participate in projects, negotiations and manage relationships with third parties and external advisers.
* Strong experience in areas of law and regulation relevant to investments in derivatives and securities finance.
* Strong oral and written communication and problem solving skills.
What you'll get for this role:
* Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in
* Eligibility for annual performance bonus
* Family friendly parental and carer's leave
* Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days
* Up to 40% discount for Aviva products
* Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it
* Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars
* Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme
* 21 volunteering hours per year
Aviva is for everyone:
We're inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don't, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares.
We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues.
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