ISDA Negotiator at Alpine Investors

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Financial Services, Investment Management, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • Based in London (contractual location; other locations not considered)
  • Experience within an investment bank or financial services institution negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and associated documentation
  • Legal professional capable of delivering support across investment management, funds business, and operations, with a focus on OTC derivatives
  • Experience negotiating key documentation such as ISDAs, CSAs, Account Control Agreements, CDEAs, and MCAs
  • Ability to assist business and operations teams in resolving post-trade queries and discrepancies, particularly from collateral disputes
  • Experience of working with OTC clearing agreements and execution agreements (beneficial)
  • Knowledge of ISDA protocols
  • Proven ability to participate in projects, negotiations, and manage relationships with third parties and external advisers
  • Strong experience in areas of law and regulation relevant to investments in derivatives and securities finance
  • Strong oral and written communication and problem-solving skills
  • Collaborative mindset for knowledge sharing and resource optimisation across the legal function

Responsibilities

  • Negotiate key documentation such as ISDAs, CSAs, Account Control Agreements, CDEAs, and MCAs
  • Assist business and operations teams in resolving post-trade queries and discrepancies, particularly those arising from collateral disputes
  • Support the Head of Legal Trading and stakeholders in navigating regulatory reform and market developments
  • Help monitor and mitigate legal risks in line with the Legal Business Standard
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing and resource optimisation across the legal function, regardless of team ownership or location

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

ISDA Master AgreementsCSAsAccount Control AgreementsCDEAsMCAsOTC DerivativesISDA ProtocolsCollateral DisputesDerivatives NegotiationRegulatory ReformLegal Risk Management

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What benefits are offered for this role?

Benefits include a generous pension scheme with up to 14% contribution from Aviva, eligibility for annual performance bonus, family friendly parental and carer’s leave, generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with option to buy/sell up to 5 days, up to 40% discount on Aviva products, Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit, flexible benefits like electric cars, Aviva Matching Share Plan, Save As You Earn scheme, and 21 volunteering hours per year.

Is this role remote or office-based, and where is it located?

The position is based in London as the contractual location, with no other locations considered. Most people are smart working, spending around 50% of their time in offices every week, combining flexibility with time with colleagues, and the company considers all forms of flexible working.

What key skills and experience are required for the ISDA Negotiator role?

Required skills include experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements and associated documentation like CSAs, Account Control Agreements, CDEAs, and MCAs, knowledge of ISDA protocols, proven ability in projects, negotiations, and managing relationships with third parties, strong experience in law and regulation for derivatives and securities finance, plus strong oral/written communication and problem-solving skills.

What is the company culture like at Aviva?

Aviva is inclusive, welcoming applications from all backgrounds, encourages applications even if not ticking every box, promotes a collaborative mindset for knowledge sharing across teams, supports flexible working including part-time and job shares, and values smart working with time in offices and with colleagues.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have experience from investment banks or financial services negotiating ISDA agreements and OTC derivatives documentation, knowledge of ISDA protocols, skills in negotiations, projects, and stakeholder relationships, plus expertise in relevant derivatives law—even if you don't meet every requirement, Aviva encourages applications from diverse backgrounds.

Alpine Investors

Investment firm specializing in software and services

About Alpine Investors

Alpine Investors specializes in investing in software and services businesses, focusing on executing powerful transitions and scaling through change with a PeopleFirst operating philosophy. The main technologies/methods used in their product include software and services for executing transitions and scaling through change.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2001Year Founded
$205.5MTotal Funding
VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage
Consulting, Enterprise Software, Financial ServicesIndustries
201-500Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition in medical software could challenge Alpine's similar investments.
Potential talent drain as key personnel leave Alpine for other firms.
Rapid expansion of Orion Group may lead to operational challenges and integration risks.

Differentiation

Alpine's PeopleFirst strategy includes a unique CEO-in-Residence program for leadership transitions.
Alpine Investors is a Certified B Corp, emphasizing environmental, social, and governance criteria.
Alpine specializes in middle-market software and services, leveraging digital transformation trends.

Upsides

Increasing demand for digital transformation boosts Alpine's software and services investments.
CEO-in-Residence programs are gaining traction, aligning with Alpine's PeopleFirst strategy.
Alpine's focus on ESG criteria enhances its reputation and attracts responsible investors.

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