Larson Maddox · 2 hours ago
Vice President - Prime Services Negotiator
Larson Maddox is a major financial institution seeking a Vice President to join its Prime Services documentation and negotiation team. This role involves managing complex transactional documentation and ensuring agreements align with internal policies and regulatory standards, supporting various trading and financing businesses.
Responsibilities
Lead the drafting, negotiation, and finalizing of agreements used across prime brokerage, derivatives clearing, and related markets products
Manage the full lifecycle of client and transaction documentation, collaborating closely with legal, risk, credit, operations, and business teams
Review, update, and refine key documents-such as financing terms, clearing provisions, and derivatives schedules-to support onboarding and trading activity
Identify legal, regulatory, and structural issues in transactions and advise on appropriate actions or adjustments
Maintain accurate records, summaries, and due‑diligence materials to meet governance and oversight expectations
Contribute to the improvement of documentation processes, enhancing consistency, efficiency, and control across workflows
Provide senior management with insights on negotiation patterns, documentation challenges, and emerging risk considerations
Qualification
Required
Significant experience drafting and negotiating capital markets agreements, ideally across prime brokerage, futures, OTC clearing, and derivatives
Strong understanding of prime services products, collateral and margin frameworks, and relevant regulatory considerations
Ability to manage complex negotiations while balancing commercial priorities with risk management needs
Strong communication and stakeholder‑management skills across multiple functions
Strong analytical judgment with the ability to prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment
Preferred
Familiarity with securities lending, repo, or FX prime brokerage documentation is advantageous