Senior Manager Documentation And Negotiation

The Head of Documentation & Negotiation is responsible for leading the end-to-end negotiation, execution, and governance of all trading agreements that support the Treasury & Global Markets business. The role ensures legal documentation frameworks are in place to enable new trading relationships, support strategic initiatives, and manage associated legal and operational risks. Reporting to the Head of Treasury Governance & Strategic Initiatives, the role ensures effective coordination across internal stakeholders and drives timely documentation readiness to support new products, counterparties, and markets

• Lead the negotiation and execution of trading agreements with a diverse range of counterparties, including financial institutions, corporates, sovereigns, and high-net-worth individuals.
• Ensure complete and compliant legal documentation coverage for all conventional and Islamic trading activity, including ISDA, GMRA, and related collateral and securities lending arrangements, as well as Islamic structures such as Tahawwut and Murabaha.
• Enable front office and legal functions in the onboarding of counterparties, brokers, and trading relationships across markets and asset classes.
• Ensure enforceability and netting opinions are in place across key jurisdictions, particularly in the GCC and core international markets.
• Maintain documentation standards, templates, and escalation protocols in coordination with Legal, Credit Risk, and Compliance.
• Support legal documentation requirements for collateral, margining, and clearing arrangements in line with global regulatory reforms.
• Escalate material documentation risks or deviations to relevant governance or steering committees
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Business Management.
• Minimum 7+ years of experience in business management, governance, or markets within a large organization.
• Strong knowledge of Treasury and Capital Markets processes, including governance and risk frameworks.
• Strategic problem-solving with expertise in risk identification and mitigation.
• Strong understanding of Treasury systems, risk management tools, and financial regulations.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.