An exceptional opportunity has opened for a seasoned legal professional to contribute to pioneering work at the intersection of financial markets, regulation and legal-technology. Company overview This organisation is a globally recognised legal-data and consulting firm operating within the FinTech and LegalTech landscape. Since its inception in 2011, it has grown into a best-in-class advisory specialist supporting major investment banks, asset managers and financial institutions. Its work spans legal-data management for capital, liquidity and collateral optimisation, regulatory reporting and operational oversight. The firm also leads key digitisation initiatives for trade associations in the derivatives and securities-finance sectors, including the development of clause taxonomies and legal-opinion libraries. Job overview As a Netting Lawyer – UK, you will join the Legal Opinion Practice Group to provide analysis and guidance on close-out netting, collateral enforceability, capacity opinions and wider diligence matters across derivatives and securities financing transactions. The role blends legal expertise with forward-thinking innovation, including involvement in research and development of smart legal opinions that aim to transform how formal legal advice is produced, consumed and integrated into operational processes. Here’s what you’ll be doing:Reviewing and preparing clear summaries of legal opinions covering netting, enforceability and related issues.Advising on master netting agreements for derivatives and SFT, as well as the rules of exchanges and clearing houses in the context of regulatory capital obligations.Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to interpret and implement policies governing regulatory capital, liquidity and netting approaches.Promoting awareness and understanding of regulatory and accounting frameworks such as Basel standards and recovery and resolution planning.Contributing strategic input into the development and progression of smart legal-opinion initiatives.Here are the skills you’ll need:Strong background in capital markets or insolvency law, ideally with specific close-out netting and collateral enforceability experience.Proven ability to interpret and analyse complex legal agreements and regulatory requirements.Excellent drafting skills with a high level of precision and clarity.Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams spanning legal, operational, regulatory and technological domains.Proactive approach, strong work ethic and a desire to drive forward legal-innovation projects.Work permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job:Salary between £75,000 and £115,000 depending on experience.Opportunity to work closely with leading global financial institutions on sophisticated derivatives and SFT matters.Direct exposure to innovative legal-technology projects, particularly in digital legal opinions and document-optimisation work.Involvement in strategic initiatives that shape the future of legal-data management in financial markets.A chance to build rare and sought-after expertise in a niche area with strong long-term career value.Pursuing a career as a Netting Lawyer – UK gives you the advantage of operating at the forefront of financial-market legal practice while engaging deeply with evolving regulatory and technological frameworks. This blend of complex legal work and digital innovation positions you for a resilient and highly specialised career in an increasingly interconnected sector.....Read more...
A remarkable opportunity has emerged for a motivated early-career legal professional to gain hands-on exposure to financial-market documentation and cutting-edge LegalTech innovation. The contract is expected to initially be for a 6 month to 1 year period, with the possibility of becoming permanent. The role would suit either those waiting to begin a training contract or those seeking an in-house career in financial services. Company overview This organisation is a respected global legal-data and consulting specialist operating within the FinTech and LegalTech sectors. It advises leading financial-market participants on the optimisation of legal data to support capital, liquidity and collateral management, regulatory reporting and operational strategy. The firm also partners with international trade associations to deliver document-digitisation and taxonomy projects across derivatives and securities-finance markets. Job overview As a Paralegal / LegalTech Consultant, you will support legal-data initiatives across complex financial-market documentation. You will contribute to the analysis of legal agreements, assist in data-modelling projects and work closely with stakeholders in legal, business and technology functions. Your work may also extend to legal-opinion data projects focusing on netting and collateral enforceability, as well as optional involvement in business-development activity. Here’s what you’ll be doing:Conducting research and analysis of legal agreements and preparing findings for presentation to senior stakeholders.Supporting the development of an artificial-intelligence system designed to capture and structure data from contracts.Collaborating with business stakeholders, including collateral and CVA teams, alongside data modellers and IT developers.Contributing to legal-opinion data projects, particularly relating to close-out netting and collateral enforceability.Participating in business-development or marketing activity if this is an area of interest.Here are the skills you’ll need:Law degree or GDL.Some exposure to derivatives (ISDA), structured finance or capital markets is desirable.Competent use of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint.Strong drafting, research and presentation skills.Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a proactive and driven approach.Focused mindset with enthusiasm for learning, development and taking initiative.Work permissions: You must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. Here are the benefits of this job:Salary between £23,000–£28,000 depending on experience.A contract role with the possibility of becoming permanent.Opportunity to work closely with financial-services stakeholders and gain niche experience in derivatives documentation and LegalTech innovation.Hands-on involvement in the development of AI-driven contract-analysis tools.Clear professional development potential within a growing and technology-focused advisory environment.Choosing a career as a Paralegal / LegalTech Consultant offers a strong foundation in legal analysis, financial-market documentation and emerging legal-technology applications. It provides early exposure to innovative tools and industry-wide initiatives, helping you build a future-ready skill set within a rapidly evolving sector.....Read more...
Our client, a financial services firm in Glasgow, is looking to appoint a Derivatives Clearing Client Service professional on a 12-month contract basis, to join their Operations function.
The Operations function is responsible for the accurate settlement and recording of high volumes of transactions, identifying and mitigating operational risk, building strong client relationships and working with technology teams to make the most of IT and automation. It works with all parts of the business, with an emphasis on people development, collaboration, learning and open communication.
In this role you will interact with cleared derivatives clients as well as colleagues in Operations and partner teams. The team's primary responsibility is to ensure all client queries are addressed promptly, triaging to the correct teams when necessary. This calls for an understanding of the front-to-back trade flow, including assisting with the resolution of trade breaks, monitoring cash activity in the account and ensuring that the account is fully margined.
Skills/Experience:
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
Adaptability to change, with the ability to work on many different jobs at once.
A keen interest in transformation and the use of tools and technology to improve operational efficiency and enhance the client experience.
Knowledge of Listed Derivatives and/or OTC Clearing would be an advantage but is not essential.
Trade life cycle knowledge.
Proven client service experience would be an advantage, but is not essential, ideally within a financial services or operational environment.
Core Responsibilities:
Act as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client queries, proactively navigating the organisation to deliver timely and effective resolutions.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across Operations, Risk, Technology and other partner teams.
Identify and escalate exceptions appropriately, demonstrating a solid understanding of key risks and controls and a strong appreciation of client confidentiality requirements.
Own and maintain the client feedback process, sharing insights with team supervisors to highlight service improvements and opportunities to streamline or automate manual processes.
Support the wider team through the completion of non-client-facing administrative and operational tasks, as required.
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Core-Asset Consulting offers specialist recruitment services to asset management, accounting & finance, asset servicing, legal and the wider financial services sector in Scotland.....Read more...
Develop your career in institutional financial markets with an opportunity to work across specialist trading and brokerage activities within an established London financial services business.Company OverviewThe Opportunity Hub UK is recruiting on behalf of an independent financial services firm specialising in institutional trading, brokerage and financial advisory services.The business operates within specialist financial markets, including fixed income, credit securities, structured products and illiquid assets. Working with institutional and professional investors, the firm focuses on identifying trading opportunities, providing market insight and supporting clients with complex financial transactions.With an established presence in London and international market exposure, the business is looking to strengthen its trading and brokerage capabilities by appointing experienced financial markets professionals.Job OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Broker / Trader to join a specialist financial services firm based in Central London.Location: Central LondonWorking arrangement: Full-time, office-based, five days per weekSalary: £65,000 to £90,000 per annum, depending on experienceExperience: Approximately 4 to 5 yearsEmployment type: Permanent, full-timeAs a Broker / Trader, you will use your knowledge of financial markets to identify trading opportunities, build relationships with institutional counterparties and support the execution of financial transactions.This opportunity is particularly suited to professionals currently working within UK investment banks, institutional brokerage firms or specialist trading businesses.The ideal Broker / Trader will have a strong understanding of financial instruments, commercial awareness and the confidence to develop relationships within institutional financial markets.Here's what you'll be doing:Identifying and evaluating trading opportunities across institutional financial marketsBuilding and maintaining relationships with institutional investors, banks, brokers and market counterpartiesSupporting the execution of transactions in accordance with internal procedures and regulatory requirementsMonitoring market developments, pricing movements and liquidity conditionsProviding clients and internal stakeholders with relevant market information and trading insightsIdentifying potential buyers and sellers of financial instrumentsNegotiating transaction terms and supporting efficient trade executionDeveloping new business relationships and expanding existing market connectionsWorking closely with experienced brokers, traders and financial market professionalsMaintaining accurate records of trading activity and client communicationsIdentifying opportunities within specialist financial instruments and less-liquid marketsContributing to the continued development of the firm's trading and brokerage activitiesHere are the skills you'll need:Approximately 4 to 5 years' experience as a Broker, Trader or Sales Trader within financial marketsPrevious experience working within a UK investment bank, brokerage firm or institutional trading businessStrong understanding of financial markets, trading processes and financial instrumentsExperience within fixed income, credit, equities, derivatives or other institutional asset classesKnowledge of distressed debt, structured products or illiquid securities would be particularly advantageousExperience building relationships with institutional clients, brokers or trading counterpartiesStrong commercial awareness and the ability to identify market opportunitiesConfident communication and negotiation skillsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesAbility to work effectively within a fast-paced trading environmentStrong attention to detail and understanding of financial market risksA proactive and commercially driven approachAbility to work full-time from the Central London officeWork PermissionsYou must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.Here are the benefits of this job:£65,000 to £90,000 basic salary per annum, depending on experienceOpportunity to work within specialist institutional financial marketsExposure to a range of financial instruments and trading strategiesWork alongside experienced financial markets professionalsDevelop relationships with institutional investors and international market counterpartiesGain exposure to specialist and less-liquid financial marketsOpportunity to develop your commercial expertise and market knowledgeJoin an established independent financial services businessPotential for long-term career development within institutional brokerage and tradingPursuing a Career in Institutional Financial MarketsA career as a Broker / Trader offers the opportunity to develop specialist expertise within the financial services sector, combining market analysis, commercial decision-making and institutional relationship management.As global financial markets continue to evolve, experienced brokers and traders play an important role in facilitating transactions, identifying liquidity and connecting institutional investors with market opportunities.For an experienced Broker / Trader looking to develop their career beyond traditional banking or brokerage environments, this position provides an opportunity to broaden market exposure, strengthen professional relationships and build a long-term career within specialist financial services.....Read more...
