Graduate ISDA Advisor
London, UK
Overview
The ISDA Advisory function sits within the Global Capital Markets team here at Validus Risk Management. This is a client-facing role, perfect for an ambitious, entrepreneurial self-starter searching for front-office exposure with the ability to build strong relationship with both clients and our banking counterparties.
The ideal candidate will have a preliminary understanding of key regulatory regimes & developments- including EMIR, MiFID and Dodd-Frank. The ideal candidate will also have a keen interest in the investment industry, building strong relationships with clients, excellent organisational skills, and a very high attention to detail.
Responsibilities include:
Reviewing documentation for Know Your Customer (“KYC”)/ Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) checks.
Drafting the commercial terms of ISDA and CSA agreements.
Collecting and interpreting of clients’ financial statements.
Financial modelling of clients’ financial covenants under their ISDA and CSA agreements.
Project managing the clients onboarding process.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to build their career within the Financial Services industry. Having an analytical, entrepreneurial individual with an ability to build strong client relationships, searching to build their career in a rapidly growing and well-respected risk advisory firm.
This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to build their career within the Financial Services industry. Having an analytical, entrepreneurial individual with an ability to build strong client relationships, searching to build their career in a rapidly growing and well-respected risk advisory firm.
Qualifications:
Relevant undergraduate or postgraduate degree (e.g. Finance, Economics, mathematics.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Exemplary communication & team-working skills.
Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.
Benefits
Learning and development allowance
Equity Scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan
Employee events
Health insurance
About the Capital Markets Function at Validus:
The capital markets function at Validus was established two years ago, with the objective of developing a specialist front / middle / back office outsourced solutions for our client base of private capital managers, institutional investors and corporate clients.
Establishing trading infrastructure (trading lines, ISDA agreements) with investment banks and other counterparties;
Executing derivative trades (as agent) on behalf of clients;
Communicating and coordinating hedging activity with clients;
Ensuring best execution across a variety of derivatives (FX, Interest Rates, Commodities, futures);
Managing and developing strong relationships with clients and across our banking panel of >50 banks around the world
Proactively working with clients and Validus colleagues to optimize hedging portfolios;
Designing and presenting hedging solutions to internal and external clients;
As the Capital Markets function develops, we are keen to develop additional expertise within the team; specifically: 1. A strong awareness and understanding of the macro environment and how this environment (or possible changes in this environment) might impact our client base. This also involves developing communications strategies to disseminate macro insights amongst our client base and to prospective clients and designing derivatives strategies which are optimized for current and / or potential future market developments. In particular, we are keen that our capital markets team is focused on promoting scalable and innovative solutions. 2. A strategic approach to capturing and commercializing data in a way which will add real value to Validus and our clients. The capital markets function is currently based in London (Europe) and Toronto (North America). This role is based in our London office.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The capital markets function at Validus was established two years ago, with the objective of developing a specialist front / middle / back office outsourced solutions for our client base of private capital managers, institutional investors and corporate clients.
As the Capital Markets function develops, we are keen to develop additional expertise within the team; specifically: 1. A strong awareness and understanding of the macro environment and how this environment (or possible changes in this environment) might impact our client base. This also involves developing communications strategies to disseminate macro insights amongst our client base and to prospective clients and designing derivatives strategies which are optimized for current and / or potential future market developments. In particular, we are keen that our capital markets team is focused on promoting scalable and innovative solutions. 2. A strategic approach to capturing and commercializing data in a way which will add real value to Validus and our clients. The capital markets function is currently based in London (Europe) and Toronto (North America). This role is based in our London office.
Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.