ISDA Advisor– Global Capital Markets
London, UK
Overview
The ISDA Advisory function sits within the Global Capital Markets team here at Validus. The team is responsible for ensuring our clients hedging infrastructure remains fit for purpose, throughout the full life of the fund. Our capital markets function is currently based in London (Europe) and Toronto (North America).
This is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial individual with an ability to build strong client relationships, searching for a fast-paced role within a rapidly growing & well-respected risk advisory firm.
This is a client-facing role, perfect for an 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 previous knowledge or experience within the alternative investment industry and a keen interest in negotiating the key commercial terms of ISDA and CSA agreements, as well as providing ongoing regulatory support for our clients.
Responsibilities include:
Managing Clients hedging infrastructure requirements.
Reviewing documentation for Know Your Customer (“KYC”)/ Anti-Money Laundering (“AML”) checks.
Negotiating the commercial terms of ISDA and CSA agreements and advising Clients on the operational impact of the additional termination events.
Collecting and interpreting of clients’ financial statements.
Financial modelling of clients’ financial covenants under their ISDA and CSA agreements.
Advising Clients on key regulatory regimes- including EMIR, MiFID and Dodd-Frank.
Qualifications:
Exemplary communication & team-working skills.
Ability to perform in a high-pressure environment under tight deadlines.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
5+ years’ experience working with derivates, ISDAs or credit teams within the alternative investment industry (preferred).
Benefits
Learning and developement allowance
Equity Scheme
Employee Assistance Program
Retirement Plan
Employee events
Health insurance