Derivatives Attorney

Derivatives Attorney

Legal counsel responsible for managing legal risk across the Mizuho Americas fixed income trading and sales unit

• Supporting Mizuho U.S. swap dealer and broker dealer business lines including swaps, foreign exchange, cleared products, credit, and repo.
  
• Negotiating and drafting a broad range of complex trading and financing agreements for derivatives (e.g., ISDAs and futures), clearing and execution, investments, securities financing, tri-party custodian agreements, and bespoke products, with concentration on Latin American clients and business.
  
• Researching and advising on regulations affecting the business and related legal issues.
  
• Assisting with new projects, including knowledge management, establishment of standards and templates, and supporting Latin America business areas.

Liaising with external counsel and other external advisers as needed.

Collaborating with other teams across Mizuho, including Sales and Trading, Credit, Operations, and Compliance.

Hybrid working model

Qualification:

• Law degree from an accredited law school
  
• 2-4+ years of experience in a derivative/corporate/regulatory team at a law firm (preferred) or financial company
  
• Experienced with drafting and negotiating trading and financing agreements
  
• Reliable and flexible team player with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and collaborative approach
  
• Organized self-starter with project management skills and excellent attention to detail
  
• Strong and concise communicator; skilled writer and negotiator
  
• Able to handle competing priorities in a challenging, fast-paced environment
  
• Highly analytical and pragmatic thinker who can articulate well-reasoned legal arguments to stakeholders
  
• Familiarity with derivatives, financing, and related regulations (e.g., Dodd-Frank) is preferred
  
• Related experience in Latin America and/or Spanish language skills are preferred
  
• Experience with netting opinions is a plus
  

The expected base salary ranges from $200,000.00 - $250,000.00. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Other requirements

Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process .

Company Overview

Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit www.mizuhoamericas.com .

Mizuho Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.

We are an EEO/AA Employer -M/F/Disability/Veteran.

We participate in the E-Verify program.

We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.

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