ISDA Documentation Negotiation VP
About the job
This is a Vice President-level role responsible for leading derivatives documentation negotiations supporting the Fixed Income business in Japan. Sitting close to the trading desk, you will play a critical role in enabling revenue-generating activities by ensuring timely, accurate, and commercially sound documentation with institutional clients. The position offers strong exposure to senior stakeholders locally and regionally within a globally recognised investment bank.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, and negotiate ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and related derivatives documentation for Fixed Income products
- Act as the primary documentation point of contact for Japan, leading negotiations with institutional and corporate clients
- Partner closely with Fixed Income trading desks while coordinating with Legal, Compliance, Credit, and Operations teams
- Identify, escalate, and resolve documentation issues efficiently in a fast-paced trading floor environment
- Support regional and global initiatives related to regulatory change, documentation standards, and process improvement
Required Skills and Qualifications
Experience:
- Proven experience negotiating ISDA and other derivatives or securities documentation within a financial institution or law firm
- Vice President-level experience within securities, derivatives, or Fixed Income-related functions
- Hands-on involvement in client-facing documentation negotiations rather than operational or processing roles
Soft Skills:
- Ability to lead discussions independently and act as the key documentation contact for Japan coverage
- Strong communication skills to clearly explain complex legal and commercial concepts to business stakeholders
- Ability to work accurately, calmly, and decisively under pressure in a trading floor environment
Language Requirements:
- Japanese: Native
- English: Business-level to Fluent
Preferred Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in a like-for-like documentation negotiator role within an investment bank
- Background in broader securities or financial markets legal roles with strong documentation exposure
About the Company
Our client is a tier-one global financial services firm with a strong Fixed Income franchise and a long-standing presence in the Japan market. The firm operates Japan as a key regional hub within Asia-Pacific and is recognised for its stability, market leadership, and commitment to high professional standards.
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation with long-term career stability
- Direct exposure to the Fixed Income trading floor and senior business stakeholders
- Regional APAC exposure with realistic international mobility opportunities to Hong Kong or Singapore
- VP-level ownership and leadership responsibility for Japan coverage
- Flexible working arrangements, strong support for working parents, and a collaborative culture
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