Trading Documentation Negotiator

We are seeking a Trading Documentation Negotiator to join our team in New York.

The successful candidate will negotiate various types of trading documentation related to global capital markets trading platforms, ensuring that all agreements adhere to RBC Standing Orders and obtaining appropriate approvals for deviations from RBC policy.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate industry-standard ISDA and SIFMA master agreements, as well as non-standard agreements with the Law Group.
• Review and negotiate regulation-driven documentation, particularly ISDA Variation Margin and Initial Margin agreements.
• Ensure compliance with RBC Standing Orders for all trading documentation.
• Update Trading Documentation systems to reflect the status of negotiations and capture information from completed agreements.
• Ensure internal systems are updated accordingly.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated knowledge of industry-standard master agreements (ISDA & SIFMA) and various counterparty types.
• Understanding of risk issues.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle a significant and diverse workload.
• Partnership mentality with respect to the rest of the RBC enterprise.
• Adaptable and committed to continuous learning.
• Proactive in improving Trading Documentation policies and procedures.
• Legal qualifications/experience advantageous but not essential.

What’s in it for you?

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation, commissions, and stock where applicable.
• Development opportunities through coaching and leadership support.
• Join a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities to gain expertise in credit analysis, corporate finance, and credit ratings fundamentals.
• The chance to make a lasting impact and build strong client relationships.
• Opportunities to do challenging work.

The good-faith expected salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000 depending on factors including but not limited to the candidate’s experience, skills, registration status; market conditions; and business needs.