ISDA Documentation Specialist

ISDA Documentation Specialist (Contract) Belfast 6‑month initial contract Global Investment Bank MLA is working with a leading global investment bank to appoint a ISDA Documentation Specialist to join their high-performing Markets Legal team in Belfast on an initial 6-month contract. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure to a front-office aligned legal function, supporting documentation across a range of derivatives and financial markets products. The Role You will support a busy Markets Legal / Contract Management team, assisting with the preparation, review, and management of key trading documentation.

Key responsibilities will include: Supporting the negotiation and processing of derivatives documentation (e.g. ISDA, CSAs, amendments) Managing and tracking contract workflows and documentation lifecycle Liaising with internal stakeholders including Legal, Front Office, Operations, and Risk Assisting with document review, drafting, and data population Ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements Supporting process improvement and documentation projects where required The Candidate We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in financial services documentation or legal support roles. Suitable profiles may include: ISDA / derivatives documentation analysts Contracts analysts within banking / financial services Paralegals or legal assistants with exposure to financial documentation Operations professionals with experience supporting trading or legal teams Key requirements: Prior experience with financial documentation (ideally ISDA or derivatives-related) Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to manage multiple workflows in a fast-paced environment Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Ability to start at short notice preferred