Structured Notes Lawyer, Global Markets (Vice President / Executive Director)

Tasks

• Work closely with the Structured Notes Businesses, with responsibility for structuring, negotiating, documenting, and executing a range of transactions, with a primary focus on equities
• Strong analytical skills for understanding complex and customized structures, the ability to collaborate effectively with the business unit, and coordination with corporate stakeholders to help the company manage complex transactions
• Interpretation, training, and support regarding the application of regulatory and internal governance requirements affecting the Structured Notes Businesses, particularly with regard to product and conduct rules
• In-depth knowledge of the Prospectus Regulation, along with the ability to understand its key elements, including Final Terms and Issuer Summaries
• Focus on equity-linked products; experience with other asset classes is a plus
• Extensive experience in retail structured securities offerings in the Nordic countries and other key European regions, in compliance with MiFID II, PRIIPS, Retail, and Senior Bank requirements
• Background in working with third-party distributors and related laws and regulations; working knowledge of the FCA guidelines for banks and related requirements under MiFID II, PRIIPs, and regulations governing retail and senior banking
• Experience analyzing third-party distribution across multiple jurisdictions, laws, regulations, and stock exchange listing and reporting requirements
• Knowledge of ISDA equity and note definitions is a plus, as is the ability to implement them in both balance sheet and off-balance-sheet note programs
• Extensive experience with product documentation in accordance with the new FCA Product Intervention requirements, and close collaboration with senior legal, compliance, and corporate stakeholders to provide advice on new products and initiatives in line with internal governance requirements
• Demonstrate an understanding of the company’s risk profile and control framework (as outlined in the Global RM Code and Global Markets Risk Framework) and collaborate with the business unit to develop responsible and effective strategic innovations
• Supporting the training and professional development of team members
• Participate in and support operational processes in accordance with the company's business agenda
• Identifying the root causes of problems that one or customers face
• Evaluation of all options for resolving the problems and effective prioritization of actions or recommendations
• Compilation and validation of facts to actively increase productivity
• Motivating all team members to actively increase productivity by encouraging the exchange of knowledge
• Empowering people. Building a diverse yet well-focused team, enabling personal growth, and fostering a “culture of risk” (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect)
• Increasing Team Productivity Through Innovation and Initiatives
• Commitment to DEI; fostering a culture of psychological safety in the workplace and cultivating a “risk culture” (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect)
• Work in a way that embodies the values of the firm’s risk culture (Challenge, Escalate, and Respect) and demonstrate awareness of and enthusiasm for our commitment to diversity, while encouraging attorneys to participate in our charity initiatives and internal networks

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of the Prospectus Regulation
• Extensive experience in the field of retail structured securities offerings
• Background on Collaboration with Third-Party Distributors
• Experience in analyzing third-party distribution across multiple jurisdictions
• Knowledge of ISDA equity and pricing definitions (preferred)
• Extensive experience with product documentation in accordance with the new FCA Product Intervention requirements
• Understanding of the company's risk profile and its control