Contract Reviewers and Negotiators Associate - Belfast

Who we are looking forWe are looking for enthusiastic Associates with good attention to detail and a background in banking, finance, investments and/or securities, with particular knowledge of OTC derivatives contracts. We are also keen to speak to individuals who can demonstrate experience of contract negotiation on behalf of their clients.This role will appeal to graduates and professionals with ambitious career aspirations looking for an opportunity to work on a diverse range of projects for international clients within a global professional services firm.About the roleOur team provides a wide range of services to clients including assisting with commercial investigations and changes in the regulatory environment. As an Associate in the team, you will work on a variety of these projects, with an initial focus on assisting with the negotiation of a range of derivatives contracts on behalf of our clients.Responsibilities for successful candidates will include:• Reviewing and / or negotiating legal and commercial agreements to agree the contents of the documentation;• Following a predefined approach to negotiations;• Developing close relationships with key stakeholders at our client and with counterparties;• Managing your own workload, including reporting on progress and issues to your Project Manager; and• Over the course of your career, the ability to be agile and able to work on a variety of projects across a range of clients. RequirementsIn addition to an enthusiastic attitude and positive approach, the following skills are required for this role:Essential skills:• Third Level Qualification equivalent to a 2:1 degree.• Excellent oral and written communication skills.• A background in banking, finance, investments and/or securities, in particular, knowledge of OTC derivatives contracts.• Demonstrable experience of contract negotiation on behalf of clients.• High level of attention to detail, but can also step back from the detail and see problems, opportunities and trends.• Strong analytical ability: evaluates information to identify underlying key issues and broader implications.• Aptitude for learning (and becoming proficient in) the use of software and IT applications, and using search terms intelligently to navigate large databases/ contract management systems.Desirable skills:• A minimum of one year's experience of contract negotiations with the ability to project manage the process from instruction to completion.• Fluency in a second language with an ability to translate documents into English.Additional information• Opportunity for working from home? No• Amount of time client based? 20%• Opportunity for job sharing? No• Need to travel/overnight stays away from home? Occasionally• Opportunity for flexible working (hours)? No• Amount of time PwC office based 80% LocationBelfastDealsOur Deals business is an exciting, fast-paced and an ever-growing business that focuses on deals and crisis situations for our clients. Collectively, we deal with the types of situations you hear about regularly in the news and we provide support, insight and analysis to the management, shareholders and financiers of business. The skills we look for in future employeesAll our people need to demonstrate the skills and behaviours that support us in delivering our business strategy. This is important to the work we do for our business, and our clients. These skills and behaviours make up our global leadership framework, 'The PwC Professional' and are made up of five core attributes; whole leadership, technical capabilities, business acumen, global acumen and relationships. Learn more here work in a changing world which offers great opportunities for people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We seek to attract and employ the best people from the widest talent pool, as well as those who reflect the diverse nature of our society. And we aim to encourage a culture where people can be themselves and be valued for their strengths. Creating value through diversity is what makes us strong as a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.Learn more here