Full-Time

Senior Counsel

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Schonfeld

Schonfeld

201-500 employees

Multi-manager investment platform for diverse strategies

Quantitative Finance
Financial Services

Senior, Expert

London, UK

Category
Legal
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Requirements
  • JD. from an accredited law school and admittance to a state bar
  • 7-10 years of experience with a law firm and/or as in-house counsel (preferably in the derivatives practice areas of an asset manager or institutional trading counterparty)
  • Experience in dealing with institutional trading counterparties, ranging in a wide variety of agreement types: ISDA/CSA negotiations, PB Agreements negotiation, including securities lending and netting arrangements, Futures & options clearing (FCM) agreement, Re-purchase Agreements (GMRA/MRA), MCA/TRS Negotiation of exotic products
  • Strong understanding of capital, liquidity and cross-default metrics across various entities such as: Events of default (and cure periods/rules for same), Hedging disruption, increased cost of hedging, FX disruption and market disruption events, PB and futures margin lockup periods and conditions thereof (same for OET in swaps), Expertise in pros and cons of cross-margining, payment-netting and accepting/rejecting cross-default terms
  • Superior legal writing skills, preferably with experience drafting bespoke agreements
  • Excellent analytical, organization, communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to organize facts in a way that allows stakeholders to make an informed decision
  • Willingness to be very responsive and focused to effectively arrive at proper conclusions in a timeframe that allows the business to plan for further investment opportunities
  • Effectively manage external counsel located in the U.S., EMEA and APAC
  • Prioritize and handle multiple projects at once
  • Enjoy working both independently and collaboratively in a demanding, fast-paced and fluid environment, while maintaining superior attention to detail
  • Eagerness to establish and maintain positive working relationships with a diverse team of legal and other professionals at all levels
Responsibilities
  • Negotiate and draft complex legal agreements, including master agreements, credit support annexes, and other counterparty documentation
  • Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on counterparty-related matters
  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and internal policies
  • Represent the firm in disputes or legal proceedings involving counterparties
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement counterparty risk management strategies
  • Stay up-to-date with changes in relevant laws, regulations and industry best practices
  • Onboard/launch new PM teams/businesses and guide PM teams who “spin-out” and “spin-in”
  • Work closely with firm leadership, including our Executive Team, Business Development, Accounting and Compliance and outside counsel
  • Additional responsibilities could include assisting with strategic transactions, corporate governance and regulatory matters

Schonfeld Strategic Advisors is a multi-manager investment platform that collaborates with internal and partner portfolio managers across four main trading strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and discretionary macro & fixed income. The firm focuses on leveraging proprietary technology and risk analytics to identify market inefficiencies and opportunities, providing portfolio managers with the autonomy and support needed to maximize their investment strategies. Schonfeld differentiates itself by empowering its managers while maintaining a strong emphasis on strategic investments and risk management. The goal is to generate strong returns for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals through diversified investment strategies.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1988

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What believers are saying

  • AI-driven trading enhances Schonfeld's quantitative strategies and risk analytics.
  • Thematic ETFs in tech and healthcare offer high-growth investment opportunities for Schonfeld.
  • Alternative data integration provides Schonfeld competitive advantages in market insights.

What critics are saying

  • Departure of key Asia personnel may disrupt regional operations and growth.
  • New stakes in various companies expose Schonfeld to market volatility and sector risks.
  • New CTO appointment may lead to strategic shifts impacting current operations.

What makes Schonfeld unique

  • Schonfeld invests in diverse strategies: quantitative, fundamental equity, tactical trading, and macro.
  • The firm leverages proprietary technology and risk analytics for market opportunities.
  • Schonfeld offers global exposure across Americas, Europe, and Asia with multiple asset classes.

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