Derivatives Documentation - Associate Director

Associate Director, Derivatives Documentation

The Associate Director, Derivatives Documentation supports the preparation and negotiation of ISDA Master Agreements and related derivative documentation for customer transactions across Over-the-Counter trading desks, including Commodities, Currency Risk Management, and Interest Rate Derivatives.

The position plays an important role in the bank's risk-management framework by helping ensure appropriate derivative documentation is in place to support enforceability and regulatory compliance. Additionally, this role assists with regulatory onboarding requirements for Interest Rate Derivatives customers and contributes to project initiatives related to bank mergers and regulatory changes (e.g., LIBOR to SOFR transition).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements and associated derivative documentation for customer transactions across Over-the-Counter trading desks, including Commodities, Currency Risk Management, and Interest Rate Derivatives
• Serve as a point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and external legal counsel to support the execution of derivative documentation
• Assist with regulatory review and approval processes required for onboarding Interest Rate Derivatives customers
• Support the implementation of new documentation templates and products (e.g., MSFTAs for To-be-Announced [TBA] mortgage trading) as new products are introduced
• Contribute to project deliverables related to bank mergers and regulatory initiatives, including documentation and process updates
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 years of related experience with Derivatives Documentation

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years' experience in Financial Services
• JD Degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to effectively interact with all levels of leadership
• Ability to prioritize projects and deliverables across multiple business lines, all while meeting aggressive SLA targets and timelines
• Deliver outstanding results while demonstrating utmost in personal integrity and professional comportment