Global Banking & Markets Private, Corporate Derivatives Underwriting Associate - Dallas Dallas [...]

Global Banking & Markets Private, Corporate Derivatives Underwriting Associate - Dallas location_on Dallas, TX, United States Job Summary & Responsibilities The Corporate Derivatives Underwriting (CDU) team serves as the central underwriting and risk function for interest rate, foreign exchange, and credit derivative transactions executed by corporate, financial sponsor, government, and financial institution clients of the Investment Banking division. CDU is responsible for developing independent credit views on derivative exposure, assessing transaction structure and legal documentation, and coordinating closely with Sales, Credit Risk Management, and Legal and Derivatives Documentation teams to support timely, well‑reasoned credit approval decisions. Client activity spans strategic transactions such as M&A and financings, as well as ongoing risk management programs. Primary Responsibilities The Associate will act as a primary underwriter on a broad range of transactions, taking ownership of the underwriting process from initial engagement through credit approval. This includes developing independent credit views, identifying key risks and mitigants, coordinating cross‑functionally with Sales, Credit Risk, Legal and Derivative Documentation teams, and exercising sound judgment in fast‑moving and complex situations. Associates are expected to go beyond summarization, applying rigorous analytical judgment to assess credit quality, challenge assumptions where appropriate, and articulate clear, well‑reasoned recommendations in underwriting memoranda. Associates should develop and maintain a strong knowledge of derivative products, exposure profiles, and legal documentation (including ISDA Master Agreements, schedules, CSAs, Guarantees, and Credit Agreements), and understand how documentation terms affect credit outcomes and risk. Associates are expected to contribute to the continuous improvement of underwriting processes, templates, and training materials, support onboarding and development of junior team members, and act as a trusted point of contact for internal stakeholders across regions and products. Expected Skills & Qualifications High‑judgment, high‑ownership role at the intersection of markets, credit, and legal risk, with responsibility and influence on outcomes. Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment in credit or risk‑related roles. Strong understanding of corporate finance. Strong understanding of derivative products and/or financial risk management. Comfort engaging with legal and documentation concepts. Ability to manage senior stakeholders and communicate clearly under time pressure. Interest in process design, problem‑solving, and platform building, not just deal execution. Preferred Skills & Qualifications Undergraduate Degree in Economics / Finance / Accounting related discipline. 2-3+ years financial services experience; prior corporate finance or derivative experience preferred. SIE, FINRA 63 and FINRA 79 qualified. Keen interest in the financial markets. Demonstrated technical proficiency: experience analyzing data and summarizing results to produce succinct high-impact presentations. Team player. Accurate and detail-oriented. Healthcare & Medical Insurance We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location. These generally include medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident and business travel accident insurance. Financial Wellness & Retirement We assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide a number of benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We offer live financial education and content on a variety of topics to address the spectrum of employees’ priorities. Health Services We offer a medical advocacy service for employees and family members facing critical health situations, and counseling and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We provide Global Medical, Security and Travel Assistance and a Workplace Ergonomics Program. We also offer state-of-the-art on-site health centers in certain offices. Fitness To encourage employees to live a healthy and active lifestyle, some of our offices feature on-site fitness centers. For eligible employees we typically reimburse fees paid for a fitness club membership or activity (up to a pre-approved amount). Child Care & Family Care We offer on-site child care centers that provide full-time and emergency back‑up care, as well as mother and baby rooms and homework rooms. 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