Derivatives Legal Assistant

Neuberger Berman•New York, NY

17d•$100,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Leading asset manager is seeking a derivatives assistant to provide support and coordination to the derivatives documentation process within the legal department.

Requirements

2+ years of financial service experience
A good sense of urgency and aptitude for multi-tasking, quickly identifying issues and escalating to the appropriate level for resolution
Self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills.
Well organized with strong attention to detail
Ability to work under pressure and adjust to changing priorities.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a corporate/transactional paralegal at a law firm is a plus

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate the initial setup and maintenance of the documents associated with over-the counter and exchange-traded derivatives
Coordinate with trading counterparties to navigate clients/funds through the credit review process, including responding to documentation and information requests from counterparties
Work closely with stakeholders within business unit teams, operations, risk, tax, etc.
Escalate risks and issues to appropriate management to ensure onboarding is completed correctly and efficiently as per internal procedures
Maintain complete and accurate files of derivatives documentation, including entry/review of credit and collateral terms entered into the firm’s documentation management system
Obtain and catalogue LEI numbers and managing client questionnaires in the Markit/ISDA Amend Document Exchange portal