Documentation Officer - Credit Risk Control

Job description / Role

My client, a leading UAE bank is seeking to attract a documentation officer to process and coordinate all legal documents.

Supporting the Global Markets business, you will be responsible for negotiating legal agreements, specifically covering; ISDA master agreements, credit support, guaranties and ancillary documents.

You will also:
* Be the main link between the bank, client and legal department
* Support, process and maintain all legal documentation and trading agreements
* Ensure custodianship of all original, signed documents
* Establish and regularly update document database
* Assist in negotiating terms, conditions and commercial issues with counter parties and contractors
* Be involved in compliance and regulatory updates impacting the bank and individual business units such as Dodd Frank, EMIR, FACTA etc

Requirements

* Degree holder in a relevant discipline
* Ideally from a Para-legal background or supported financial markets in a Para-legal role
* Exposed to and good working knowledge of Credit Support Annex (CSA), regulating derivative transactions
* Good understanding of derivatives documentation
* Ability to discuss long form confirmations with clients
* Strong communication skills
* Good understanding of financial markets instruments

About the Company

Mackenzie Jones Middle East has decades of recruitment expertise in various industry sectors. Along with a deep understanding of key market sectors and regions, we never forget to treat clients, companies and candidates as individuals who have unique needs.

So we always listen, constantly learn, occasionally challenge and frequently advise. Its all part of a service renowned for its courtesy, consideration and dedication. Based in Dubai since 2006, our office covers the GCC and Levant countries and with the right regional expertise, we are the leading specialists.

Were growing rapidly because people appreciate our honesty, commitment and results.