Legal Support Senior Lead Officer – ISDA Negotiation

Citi

. Serve as a senior subject matter expert in ISDA Master Agreements, Schedules, Credit Support Annexes, and related derivatives, futures clearing, and collateral documentation .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $163,600 - $245,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in ISDA Master Agreements, Credit Support Annexes, and collateral documentation, with a strong ability to analyze negotiation data and drive process optimization. Proven track record in leading negotiations, developing metrics, and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards within financial services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

ISDA Master Agreements ExpertiseDerivatives Documentation NegotiationNegotiation Strategy DevelopmentPRISM and Legal Tech ProficiencyFinancial Markets Products Knowledge

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Hard Skills

ISDA Master AgreementsCredit Support AnnexesCollateral DocumentationOTC Derivatives KnowledgeFutures Clearing DocumentationNegotiation ProcessesData AnalysisMetrics FrameworksProcess OptimizationRegulatory Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsInfluencing Senior StakeholdersArticulating Complex ConceptsContinuous Improvement Mindset

Tools & Technologies

PRISMLegal TechReporting ToolsAutomation Initiatives

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeAdvanced DegreeRelevant Certifications

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesTransaction ManagementMarkets OperationsNegotiation StrategyEscalation Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a senior subject matter expert in ISDA Master Agreements, Schedules, Credit Support Annexes, and related derivatives, futures clearing, and collateral documentation
Engage in complex negotiations and act as the central escalation lead for negotiation-related issues
Identify root causes and drive structured, consistent resolution across stakeholders
Create, identify, and analyze negotiation data to anticipate issues, inform strategy, and improve outcomes
Partner with senior negotiators and business stakeholders to mitigate escalation risk and improve client and counterparty experience
Prepare, review, and advise on documentation and negotiation strategy
Own and develop metrics and performance measurement frameworks for the negotiation function
Transform negotiation and operational data into actionable insights, trend analysis, and recommendations
Lead consistent, scalable, and automated reporting with PRISM and Legal Tech
Build and deliver executive-level reporting and narratives
Establish feedback loops with business partners and drive continuous improvement
Partner across Trading, Sales, Risk, Operations, Legal, and control functions
Drive standardization, process optimization, and automation across documentation and execution workflows
Support quality control and ensure consistency of documentation, reporting, and escalation handling
Ensure adherence to policies, regulatory requirements, and strong control standards; escalate, manage, and report issues

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of relevant experience in derivatives / ISDA documentation negotiation, transaction management, markets operations, or negotiation strategy within financial services
Deep expertise in ISDA Master Agreements, CSAs, and collateral documentation
Knowledge of OTC derivatives and/or futures clearing documentation frameworks
Strong understanding of financial markets products, including rates, FX, credit, and equity
Strong understanding of negotiation processes, documentation standards, and regulatory environment
Ability to identify trends and patterns in complex data and negotiation activity
Ability to translate insights into practical actions and executive-level messaging
Experience with reporting tools, metrics frameworks, or automation initiatives; PRISM and Legal Tech platforms preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to influence senior stakeholders and articulate complex concepts
Bachelor’s degree required
Advanced degree or relevant certifications preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards
Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k)
Life, accident, and disability insurance
Wellness programs
Paid vacation
Sick leave
Paid holidays