Director, Trading Documentation (Fintech)

Location: New York, NY, United States; the proportion of on-site and remote work will be discussed during the interview.

Salary: $150,000–$175,000 USD annually, based on experience, qualifications, and location; incentive compensation and a discretionary bonus may apply.

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented bank focused on delivering client services in the modern financial sector.

What you will do

• Negotiate and execute Global Master Repurchase Agreements, Master Repurchase Agreements, SIFMA Master Treasury Clearing Agreements, and other derivatives and securities financing agreements.
• Review repo documentation, including the 2000 and 2011 GMRA versions and the 1996 MRA, and support sponsored repurchase transactions.
• Apply and communicate documentation policies aligned with internal standards and regulatory and industry requirements.
• Support regulatory change, credit-risk mitigation, capital implications, and documentation consistency.
• Use internal and third-party platforms to manage contracts, trading documentation, regulatory compliance data, and collateral management records.
• Advise and collaborate with trading personnel, relationship managers, risk partners, corporate clients, peer institutions, regulators, and Legal Department colleagues.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in trading documentation at a leading financial institution or law firm.
• Strong knowledge of repo and cleared repo documentation, GMRA, MRA, derivatives, and securities financing agreements.
• Advanced drafting, communication, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of credit agreements, security documents, intercreditor agreements, and related documentation, including the ability to assess the bank’s security position.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements for onboarding derivatives clients, including KYC and Dodd-Frank requirements.
• Law degree required.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.
• This position is not eligible for employment sponsorship.
• Values of trust, teamwork, and accountability.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with the sponsored repurchase market and the 2026 SIFMA documentation standard.
• Experience with industry-published enforceability opinions concerning netting and collateral.
• Experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel at a financial institution.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time regular employment with 40 weekly hours.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, holidays, and 401(k).
• Competitive salary, incentive pay, banking benefits, vacation, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Paid Purpose Day for personal growth and development.
• Inclusive and accessible work environment with accommodation support available.

Hiring process

• The hiring process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation, coding, or MS Office testing.
• Salary, location-specific compensation, and total benefits details will be discussed during the hiring process.