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Our team of scientists, technologists, and academics looks beyond the traditional to develop creative solutions to some of the world’s most complex economic problems.
Two Sigma seeks a Document Negotiator to join the Broker Management team within Product Development and Financing Strategy in Corporate. The successful candidate will be responsible for negotiating and implementing a broad range of trading, financing, and operational agreements with counterparties, prime brokers, custodians, and trading platforms. This is a mid-level role requiring a strong understanding of legal documentation frameworks relevant to hedge fund operations and trading strategies. The candidate will be a proven collaborator, self-motivated with sharp attention to detail. If you are passionate about joining a fast-paced, diverse team, we would love to meet you!
You will take on the following responsibilities:
- Assist members of Broker Management and Legal in negotiating and finalizing legal documentation across multiple products and counterparties, including:
- ISDA Master Agreements and Credit Support Annexes (CSAs)
- Prime Brokerage Agreements
- Futures and Clearing Agreements
- Custody Agreements
- Execution Platform Agreements (e.g., FIX, algorithmic trading terms)
- NDAs and ancillary trading documentation
- Coordinate (and eventually) lead internal and external calls and meetings with counterparties, prime brokers, and custodians to negotiate the legal documentation and facilitate the on-boarding of service providers.
- Support new fund launches, counterparty onboarding, and trading relationship setup from a legal documentation perspective
- Monitor contractual obligations and facilitate financial and risk reporting requirements
- Account Master
- Assist with data entry and review using internal workflow tool
- Run queries and respond to internal questions regarding new accounts or structures
- Executing Broker On-Boarding Process
- Reach out to brokers to acquire documentation, confirm trading requirements, and identify execution account numbers
- Assist in responding to ad hoc requests from trading to onboard new products or brokers
- Project Management
- Work with team members to ensure tasks are timely completed and manage project schedules
- Coordinate Broker Management projects (such as Uncleared Margin Rules implementation), assign responsibilities and drive meetings as needed
You must possess the following qualifications:
- Experience with derivatives and financing agreements such as Prime Brokerage Agreements, ISDAs, Master Repurchase Agreements, Master Securities Loan Agreements and Futures Agreements
- 4–6 years’ experience negotiating financial trading documentation within a hedge fund, asset manager, investment bank, or law firm. Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and effectively adapt to changing priorities
- Solid written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with employees in all departments as well as banks and vendors
- Self-starter, motivated, ability to think critically and process driven
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (with a focus in Word and Excel)
- Basic knowledge of corporate formation requirements and entity types
You will enjoy the following benefits:
- Core Benefits: Fully paid medical and dental insurance premiums for employees and dependents, competitive 401k match, employer-paid life & disability insurance
- Perks: Onsite gyms with laundry service, wellness activities, casual dress, snacks, game rooms
- Learning: Tuition reimbursement, conference and training sponsorship
- Time Off: Generous vacation and unlimited sick days, competitive paid caregiver leaves
- Hybrid Work Policy: Flexible in-office days with budget for home office setup
The base pay for this role will be between $140,000 and $175,000. This role may also be eligible for other forms of compensation and benefits, such as a discretionary bonus, health, dental and other wellness plans and 401(k) contributions. Discretionary bonus can be a significant portion of total compensation. Actual compensation for successful candidates will be carefully determined based on a number of factors, including their skills, qualifications and experience.
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