Director - US Prime Financing Legal Counsel
Director - US Prime Financing Legal Counsel
Barclays Investment Bank
New York, NY
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Role Title: US Prime Financing Legal Counsel
Location: New York, NY
Salary / Rate Minimum: $270,000
Salary / Rate Maximum: $320,000
The minimum and maximum salary/rate information above include only base salary or base hourly rate. It does not include any another type of compensation or benefits that may be available.
What will you be doing:
Senior advisor to a dynamic global Liquid Financing business (provides prime brokerage, futures, and related financing to clients) who can effectively partner with the business, Risk, Credit and other stakeholders to execute on strategic, regulatory and other matters and proactively manage legal risk.
Key Accountabilities:
Advise and drive efficient delivery of strategic initiatives and regulatory analysis and implementation. Enhance key trading agreements and drive innovation and precision in the negotiation process. Lead deal teams in onboarding key client wins. Manage counterparty distress scenarios. Responsibility for working with colleagues for global coverage of the business with predominant US focus.
Stakeholder Management and Leadership:
This role will interact with internal business partners, Risk, Credit and others, as well as with the bank’s clients. It requires strong presentation skills and an ability to clearly articulate complex concepts and ideas. This role also requires the ability to empower employees, build trust and inspire team members around a shared vision.
Decision-making and Problem Solving:
Thought and people leader; proactive mindset. Global mindset and track record of partnering with colleagues in different regions. Strong legal analytical skills and ability to think creatively and identify innovative solutions
What we’re looking for:
- JD (or equivalent)
- New York State Bar admission
- 10+ years of experience with prime brokerage and similar financing businesses (e.g., fixed income financing, fixed income prime brokerage clearing, repo and sponsored repo).
- Strong knowledge of broker-dealer, margin and customer protection rules and regulations; insolvency laws; and securities laws and regulations.
Skills that will help you in your role:
- Experience leading negotiation of master trading agreements
- Familiarity with non-US legal and regulatory frameworks (UK, EU, APAC)
- Solid knowledge of US securities and derivatives markets (Futures/Cleared derivatives and OTC derivatives), hedge funds and the financial markets more broadly
- Familiarity with Basel capital and liquidity requirements
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Seniority level
Director -
Employment type
Full-time -
Job function
Legal -
Industries
Financial Services
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