Senior Legal Support Lead Officer – ISDA Negotiation

Citi

Senior Lead Officer ISDA Negotiation guiding high-volume transactions, expert in ISDA and derivatives trading documentation. Leading negotiations and advising on contractual terms and risk implications.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeTampa • Florida, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,880 - $196,320 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior negotiator and subject matter expert for ISDA Master Agreements, Schedules, Credit Support Annexes (CSAs), and related derivatives, futures clearing, and collateral documentation;
lead complex and bespoke negotiations across the full transaction lifecycle
Prepare, review, draft, and negotiate standard and non-standard documentation in support of trading relationships, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business and risk objectives
Advise business stakeholders on contractual provisions, negotiation strategy, and the implications of proposed changes, including associated legal, credit, operational, and reputational risks
Provide guidance on industry documentation standards, market practice, and regulatory requirements;
interpret and apply these in the context of negotiations and transaction execution
Partner closely with Trading, Sales, Credit, Risk, Operations, Legal, and other control functions to facilitate efficient onboarding and execution of transactions
Evaluate business proposals and documentation terms against institutional risk appetite, regulatory expectations, and market standards, escalating issues where appropriate
Monitor and manage complex negotiations and transaction flows, ensuring timely execution, appropriate documentation controls, and transparency in status tracking and issue resolution
Drive enhancements in documentation practices, including standardization, automation, and efficiency of negotiation and execution processes
Support quality control efforts to ensure consistency of documentation, adherence to procedures, and maintenance of accurate records of negotiations and their status
Stay current on industry developments, including ISDA documentation updates, regulatory changes, and market trends, and incorporate these into negotiation practices
Apply sound judgment in assessing risk and safeguarding the firm, its clients, and assets by ensuring adherence to policies, regulatory requirements, and strong control standards; appropriately escalate and report issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

8–12+ years of relevant experience in: Derivatives / ISDA documentation negotiation
Transaction management, contract negotiation, or documentation within financial markets
Deep expertise in: ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and collateral documentation
OTC derivatives and/or futures clearing documentation frameworks
Strong understanding of: Financial markets products (rates, FX, credit, equity)
Industry documentation standards and regulatory environment
Experience working in: A large financial institution, broker-dealer, asset manager, or similar environment
Proven ability to manage high volumes of complex documentation with strong attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and explain complex contractual terms clearly.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
life, accident, and disability insurance
wellness programs
planned time off (vacation)
unplanned time off (sick leave)
paid holidays

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Hard Skills & Tools

ISDA Master AgreementsCredit Support Annexes (CSAs)derivatives documentationfutures clearing documentationtransaction managementcontract negotiationdocumentation standardsregulatory requirementsrisk assessmentdocumentation automation

Soft Skills

negotiationcommunicationinterpersonal skillsinfluencing stakeholdersattention to detailjudgmentproblem-solvingcollaborationguidancequality control