Vice President, Markets Lawyer -Prime Brokerage & Fixed Income Financing

Job Description Purpose of the role: To ensure that the activities of the business units in the Markets division are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, and to help the bank manage legal risk associated with these activities. Accountabilities and Responsibilities Development and implementation of best practice legal strategies to manage compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Legal advice and support to the business units in the Markets division on matters arising from the relevant products/services provided by the Markets division. Subject matter support in the Legal department’s representation of the bank in legal proceedings related to the Markets business units such as litigation, arbitration, and regulatory investigations. Creation and review of legal documents for the business units in the Markets division to ensure the bank’s compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations. Maintaining and updating template legal documentation for the Markets division. Legal research and analysis to stay up to date on changes in applicable laws, rules and regulations that may impact the activities of the bank's Markets business units. Developing and delivering training programmes to educate employees on legal and regulatory requirements related to the activities of the Markets business units. Pro‑active identification, communication, and provision of legal advice on applicable laws, rules and regulations (LRRs). Keeping up to date with regards to changes to LRRs in the relevant coverage area. Ensuring that LRRs are effectively allocated to, and adequately reflected within, the relevant policies, standards and controls. Vice President Expectations To contribute or set strategy, drive requirements and make recommendations for change; plan resources, budgets, and policies; manage and maintain policies/processes; deliver continuous improvements and elevate breaches of policies/procedures. If managing a team: define jobs and responsibilities, plan for future needs, counsel employees, and manage budgets and schedules. If the position has leadership responsibilities, demonstrate clear leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver consistently excellent standards. As an individual contributor, act as a subject‑matter expert, guide technical direction, and lead collaborative assignments. Role Summary Join us as a Vice President, Markets Lawyer – Prime Brokerage & Fixed Income Financing. You will act as a trusted advisor within the Markets Legal team, providing expert guidance across fixed‑income financing activities, including repo and sponsored repo, prime brokerage and futures and clearing. You will support complex financing transactions, advise on regulatory developments, and partner closely with stakeholders to identify legal risks and deliver commercially sound solutions. Required Experience and Qualifications Experience with fixed‑income financing, including repo and sponsored (cleared) repo, and fixed‑income prime brokerage clearing. Experience with Futures/Cleared derivatives, prime brokerage and similar financing businesses (e.g., financing/clearing of securities and cleared derivatives). Knowledge of broker‑dealer and futures commission merchant rules (e.g., margin, customer protection, insolvency rules and regulations) and the US securities and derivatives markets, hedge funds and the financial markets more broadly. Experience with negotiation of master trading agreements and netting. Familiarity with non‑US legal and regulatory frameworks (UK, EU, APAC). New York qualified lawyer. Relevant experience in a financial services company. Highly valued skills Motivated and collaborative mindset. Legal analytical skills and ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions. Effective communication with key stakeholders. Ample presentation skills. Ability to navigate risk, controls, change, transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking and digital & technology contexts. Location and Salary Location: New York. Minimum Salary: $200,000. Maximum Salary: $290,000. The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate and do not include any other type of compensation or benefits that may be available. #J-18808-Ljbffr 2755 Barclays Services Corpor