Derivatives Legal Assistant

Neuberger is an independent, employee-owned, global asset management firm, serving the financial needs of institutional and individual investors worldwide. Our broad capabilities include traditional and alternative equity and fixed income strategies, private equity and commodities, in addition to portfolio advice and wealth planning services. We offer a broad platform to accommodate the evolving needs of our clients.

Position Overview

Neuberger's Legal & Compliance team is seeking an experienced Derivatives Assistant to join the Legal & Compliance team. The role involves administrative and operational support, management, and execution of counterparty trading documentation, assistance with broader legal operations initiatives, and contributions to document management and trade reporting. The Derivatives Assistant will also provide support and coordination for the derivatives documentation process. Key document types include, but are not limited to, prime brokerage agreements, ISDAs, listed futures and options agreements, securities lending and repurchase agreements, and over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivatives documentation.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Oversee and coordinate the initial setup and maintenance of 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

• Maintain and update legal entity information in online databases including GMEI Utility, ISDA Amend

• Manage questionnaires in the Markit/ISDA Amend Document Exchange portal

• Track status of negotiations with banks and brokers

• Prepare and deliver responses to KYC/AML requests; oversee outside KYC/AML service providers

• Maintain complete and accurate files of derivative agreements, including entry/review of credit and collateral terms in the firm's documentation management system

• Work closely with stakeholders within business unit teams, operations, risk, and tax

• Escalate risks and issues to appropriate management to ensure onboarding is completed correctly and efficiently pursuant internal procedures

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required

• Minimum 2+ years of experience in a role involving familiarity with trading and/or derivatives documentation

• Prior experience as a corporate/transactional Derivatives Assistant at a law firm is a plus

• Foundational knowledge of legal entity types, structures, and signature blocks