Confirmations Coordinator

We are a leading energy marketing and trading organization supporting commodity groups across the derivative and physical space.

Role summary / purpose

We seek a highly skilled and legally astute Contract Coordinator to join our Confirmations team. The Contract Coordinator will utilize quantitative methods and tools to discern insights and enhance risk management decision-making processes. This position involves daily coordination and communication with the front office, extensive engagement with external counterparties, and in-depth reviews of legal documents. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring the legal confirmation of transactions and mitigating risks associated with complex deals.

Key responsibilities

• Confirmation Coordination: Daily coordination and communication with the front office to facilitate confirmation creation and amendments for unique and highly complex deals.
• Transaction Accuracy: Ensure that all transactions are accurately captured in Risk systems in a timely manner, adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
• Counterparty Engagement: Engage with external counterparties to legally confirm transactions and actively work towards resolving disputes when necessary.
• Legal Document Experience: Conduct comprehensive reviews of legal documents, including ISDAs, NAESBs, EEIs, related collateral agreements (CSA), and trade confirmations, to ensure compliance and minimize legal risks.
• Reporting and Data Visualization: Develop and enhance the team's reporting infrastructure and data visualization capabilities to support informed decision-making.
• Risk Assessment: Collaborate with origination, risk management, trading, legal, and accounting departments to assess and evaluate risks associated with potential transactions, new business initiatives, and onboarding new counterparties.

Requirements - education & experience

• Proven success in confirmations management in a trading firm, preferably in commodities, 5+ years.
• Strong experience with master agreements including ISDAs, NAESBs, EEIs, and related collateral agreements (CSA).
• Sound understanding of physical trading and derivatives and the trade lifecycle.
• Degree in a business or legal discipline.

Required skills

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and SQL.

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

• PowerBI expertise.
• Experience with Endure or other ETRM systems.
  

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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