Trading and Legal Documentation Analyst

Description

Graham Capital Management, L.P. is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented trading and legal documentation professional to join the firm Legal team. This individual will work closely with a small team including senior attorneys in a fast-paced legal environment covering every aspect of Graham Capital’s business. In this role, you will assist with contracts (including trading and vendor contracts), workflows, and databases, as well as support daily tasks related to legal operations and ad hoc projects as needed.  The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative setting, has a strong worth ethic and takes pride in their work product, and is eager to learn and become fluent with a wide range of legal documentation and verticals.

Responsibilities

Legal Agreements/Documentation:

• Intake, review and process documentation in close coordination with the team’s attorneys in support of all departments across the firm
• Assist in the opening and maintenance of broker and other financial accounts, ensuring all documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal policies
• Manage the lifecycle of contracts (such as trading and vendor contracts), including tracking material terms, coordinating execution, and maintaining organized files

Know Your Customer (KYC) Coordination:

• Coordinate responses to KYC and related due diligence requests from trading counterparties, financial institutions, and service providers
• Gather and organize required documentation and liaise with internal stakeholders and external counterparties to ensure timely completion of requests

Data and Project Management and General Support:

• Manage various work processes and data management tools developed and/or maintained by the legal team
• Assist in building new processes supported by artificial intelligence and other technology tools utilized by the team
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the legal team and manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously
• Serve as a reliable point of contact for internal and external parties on routine legal department matters

Requirements

• Undergraduate or higher level degree in related field
• 2+ years of experience working with or administering legal documentation at a financial services company or with corporate or financial transactions at a law firm
• Experience with trading or vendor documentation is preferred
• Investment management industry experience is a plus
• Strong project management skills with the ability to independently organize, prioritize, and work collaboratively across a wide array of internal teams
• A willingness to learn new subject matter and adapt to the evolving needs of a dynamic legal team and new technological tools (including artificial intelligence and workflow tools)
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with a keen attention to detail
• The ability to collaborate effectively within a small, close-knit team environment where flexibility and mutual support are essential
• Licensed notary, or willing to become one

This role requires commuting into our Rowayton CT office Mondays through Fridays.

Base Salary Range

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $110,000 to $150,000. The anticipated range is based on information as of the time this post was generated and does not include any discretionary bonus or benefits (see eligibility below). The applicable annual salary or hourly rate paid to a successful applicant will be determined based on multiple factors, including without limitation the nature and extent of prior experience, skills, and qualifications.  This wage range may be modified in the future.

In addition, the employee who fills this role will be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, as well as a wide array of benefit programs, such as medical and life insurance, 401(K) plans, and access to other healthcare programs.

Notes:

No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation that a particular employee may be eligible for remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at Graham’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Graham is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to their race, color, religious creed, gender, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, citizenship status, handicap, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or other related conditions, military status, genetic information, or any other personal characteristics protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, layoff, termination, transfer, leave of absence and compensation.