Derivatives Attorney

Guggenheim Partners is a global investment and advisory firm with more than $290 billion1 in assets under management. Across our three primary businesses of investment management, investment banking, and insurance services, we have a track record of delivering results through innovative solutions.

Guggenheim is seeking an exceptional attorney to join its legal team as a senior advisor to Guggenheim Partners Investment Management (GPIM), with a focus on derivatives products. This position involves close coordination with portfolio managers, risk management, legal and compliance colleagues and industry organizations. In addition to strong derivatives industry knowledge, analytical abilities and solid communication skills, the ideal candidate will have the ability to synthesize industry trends and advise on how GPIM needs to adapt and respond. The successful candidate will formulate a strategy and vision of global regulatory initiatives on derivatives, funding, collateral, cash management, and counterparty risk that will ultimately impact GPIM managed portfolios. This position presents an opportunity to work in a fast paced environment on challenging business matters. The position is located in the firm’s Santa Monica office.

* Reviewing, analyzing and negotiating various trading agreements including ISDAs/CSAs, Futures Agreements and Cleared Derivative Addendums, GMRAs, MRAs, MSFTAs, MCAs, account control agreements, custodial undertaking agreements, prime brokerage agreements, confidentiality agreements and other related miscellaneous agreements * Tracking and updating status of agreements under negotiation and maintaining internal master agreement database * Providing guidance on, and ensuring adherence to, various ISDA protocols through IHS Markit on behalf of a broad client base, including mutual funds, private funds, insurance companies, endowments and pension funds * Researching, analyzing and summarizing applicable regulations (Dodd-Frank, EMIR, etc.) and performing thorough analyses to identify affected clients and portfolios * Partnering with business and other teams to monitor US and global regulations related to derivatives transactions and related activities and implement changes to process, oversight and documentation accordingly * Significant involvement in industry initiatives and, where appropriate, represent the firm’s interests with various industry organizations (SIFMA, ISDA, etc.) in the analysis or implementation of industry developments

**Skills & Experience Required** * Juris Doctor from accredited law school * 6+ years of derivatives industry experience * Deep derivatives industry knowledge, with up to date knowledge on regulatory and risk environment * Strong problem solving skills and a demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently and critically analyze various issues associated with sophisticated investment arrangements and transactions **In addition, the ideal candidate will be or have** * Innovative, proactive & solutions-oriented * A resilient self-starter with exceptional people skills * Able to adapt quickly and appropriately in accordance with the constant evolution of the industry in which GPIM operates * Willing to take on a broad variety of tasks to accomplish project specific goals