Master Agreement Negotiator Lisboa

Master Agreement Negotiator
Lisboa
Lisboa, Portugal

We are currently seeking a Loan IQ Accountant to join our growing company in Porto, Portugal.

Responsibilities

The mission and role are for an experienced Master Agreement negotiator (2 years+) and will involve the drafting, negotiation, and completion of various Master Agreements. Candidates should have experience negotiating with many types of counterparties in a variety of jurisdictions and should be familiar with the review of netting and collateral opinions. Candidates will be working within a team of negotiators, in close collaboration with the Head Office team.

1. Negotiation of ISDA, CSA, GMRA, and GMSLA Agreements and associated Amendments;
2. Upon allocation of new instruction from Paris or London, preparing draft contract from appropriate template, considering any specific jurisdictional and risk requirements and forwarding draft to counterparty;
3. Updating the Master Agreement and Client Services databases with progress of each name;
4. Listening to internally with Front Office, Risk, the rest of the Client Services team, Back Office, Collateral Management, Tax, etc. ;
5. Throughout the negotiation process to ensure Master Agreement terms are within agreed parameters;
6. Progressing the negotiation as far as possible and updating relevant areas internally of any delays encountered;
7. Preparing execution copies of Master Agreement;
8. Ensuring completed Master Agreement complies with jurisdictional requirements for netting;
9. Instructing external counsel as may be necessary;
10. Take part in the broader Client Services teamwork by, inter alia, maintaining, updating and following processes implemented by the Client Service Department;
11. Participate in the broader onboarding process where requested to ensure a smooth client onboarding;
12. Ensure smoothness of process in strong coordination with Paris-based Client Services teams;
13. Contribute to the transition of processes and knowledge into a newly created team in a
    - shore center;
14. Participate actively in negotiation on Remediation BMR and STAY.

Minimum Requirements

1. Legal Background;
2. Previous experience of at least 2 years negotiating a range of Master Agreements (that includes ISDA, CSA, EMA, GMRA, and GMSLA);
3. Knowledge of banking regulatory environment;
4. Knowledge of netting and collateral opinions;
5. Good communication skills to facilitate daily contact with internal and external counterparts;
6. Fluency in English (mandatory);
7. Independent user in French (very appreciated).

Additional Benefits

1. You will have access to French classes;
2. Certified Technical Training;
3. Free coffee and fresh fruits;
4. Medical appointment provided by the company;