Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives

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Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives

Job Type: Contract

Work period: Full-Time

Duration: 6 months

Location: London, London, City Of, United Kingdom

Elevate Your Career in Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives with Airswift

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of the energy trading industry! As a Senior Contracts Advisor - Derivatives, you will play a pivotal role in managing complex contractual arrangements within a global trading network, ensuring compliance and providing strategic commercial advice that drives business success.

Role Overview

• Provide expert advice on standard and complex contractual arrangements, ensuring compliance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Advise on derivatives contractual arrangements and associated risks to traders.
• Negotiate contracts that accurately reflect terms for OTC derivative transactions while adhering to company policies.
• Prepare and negotiate trade confirmations and ad hoc agreements to facilitate new business.
• Assist in resolving contractual disputes with counterparties and liaise with stakeholders.
• Stay informed on new business opportunities and regulatory changes.
• Maintain accurate records of negotiations and provide visibility to stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with business controls related to derivatives and audit requirements.
• Offer pre and post-deal commercial value-driven advice to the business.
• Support team members and serve as a mentor/trainer to other Contracts Advisors.

Skills & Qualifications

• Contract Management: Expertise in drafting, analysis, and negotiation of contracts related to OTC derivatives.
• Regulatory Knowledge: In-depth understanding of regulations applicable to derivatives trading.
• Commercial Mindset: Strong ability to assess commercial risks and opportunities.
• Negotiation Skills: Effective in managing stakeholder expectations during negotiations.
• Detail-Oriented: Meticulous with a keen eye for detail and highly organized.
• Interpersonal Skills: Excellent communication abilities with internal and external stakeholders.
• Team Collaboration: Flexible approach with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in law or equivalent legal experience.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in drafting, analysis, and negotiation of OTC derivatives contracts.

The Next Step

We have an exceptional team in place, and we are pleased to be able to appoint a further person for our growing business. We are aware that you may not 'tick all the boxes', but if you believe you can genuinely offer some valuable skills and experience to our business, please in the first instance contact our recruitment partner Airswift.

For further information please apply with your updated CV or email Mylena Marques at mylena.marques@airswift.com

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