ISDA Documentation Specialist (Contract)
Belfast
6‑month initial contract
Global Investment Bank
MLA is working with a leading global investment bank to appoint a ISDA Documentation Specialist to join their high-performing Markets Legal team in Belfast on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a front-office aligned legal function, supporting documentation across a range of derivatives and financial markets products.
The Role
You will support a busy Markets Legal / Contract Management team, assisting with the preparation, review, and management of key trading documentation.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Supporting the negotiation and processing of derivatives documentation (e.g. ISDA, CSAs, amendments)
- Managing and tracking contract workflows and documentation lifecycle
- Liaising with internal stakeholders including Legal, Front Office, Operations, and Risk
- Assisting with document review, drafting, and data population
- Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements
- Supporting process improvement and documentation projects where required
The Candidate
We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in financial services documentation or legal support roles.
- Suitable profiles may include:
- ISDA / derivatives documentation analysts
- Contracts analysts within banking / financial services
- Paralegals or legal assistants with exposure to financial documentation
- Operations professionals with experience supporting trading or legal teams
Key requirements:
Prior experience with financial documentation (ideally ISDA or derivatives-related)
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to start at short notice preferred