1

Isda Negotiator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Do you want to work with a great team on a hybrid work schedule? We're looking for an experienced Documentation Specialist with a strong background in negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, and a keen ...

Documentation Specialist

New York, NY ยท On-site

$190K - $225K/yr

Do you want to work with a great team on a hybrid work schedule? We're looking for an experienced Documentation Specialist with a strong background in negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, and a keen ...

General Counsel - Contract Negotiation - PPA Specialist Location: Boston, MA, or Houston, TX - ... Draft and negotiate PPAs, RECs, and ISDA agreements * Structure and advise on complex commercial ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

Isda Negotiator information

See salary details

$8

$38

$70

How much do isda negotiator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for isda negotiator in the United States is $38.10, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $23.80 and $45.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are typical day-to-day responsibilities for an ISDA Negotiator?

As an ISDA Negotiator, your daily responsibilities will revolve around negotiating, drafting, and amending ISDA Master Agreements and related derivatives documentation with counterparties. You'll work closely with internal teams such as legal, credit, compliance, and front-office trading desks to address key deal terms, resolve contractual issues, and ensure adherence to regulatory requirements. The role involves frequent meetings, substantial document review, and ongoing coordination with both internal and external stakeholders. A successful ISDA Negotiator is able to manage multiple agreements simultaneously while balancing organizational priorities and timelines.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Isda Negotiator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an ISDA Negotiator, you need a strong background in finance, contract negotiation, and legal documentation, often supported by a degree in law, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with ISDA Master Agreements, derivatives documentation systems, and platforms such as DocuSign is typically required, along with relevant certifications like CFA or paralegal qualifications being advantageous. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to work under pressure are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies enable ISDA Negotiators to accurately negotiate and finalize complex derivatives contracts while ensuring compliance and mitigating institutional risk.

What is an ISDA Negotiator job?

An ISDA Negotiator is responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) agreements and related trading documentation for financial institutions. They ensure that contracts comply with legal, regulatory, and risk management requirements while addressing the needs of counterparties. The role requires strong knowledge of derivatives, financial markets, and legal frameworks, as well as excellent negotiation and communication skills. ISDA Negotiators work closely with legal teams, risk management, and front-office trading desks to finalize agreements efficiently.

More about Isda Negotiator jobs
What cities are hiring for Isda Negotiator jobs? Cities with the most Isda Negotiator job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Isda Negotiator jobs? The most popular types of Isda Negotiator jobs are:
What states have the most Isda Negotiator jobs? States with the most job openings for Isda Negotiator jobs include:
Infographic showing various Isda Negotiator job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 95% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 3% Temporary. Highlights an 93% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,243 per year, or $38.1 per hour.

Sr. Contracts Administrator - (Power/Commodities Trading Contracts & ISDA SME)

Alpha Generation

Houston, TX โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

Company Information:

Alpha Generation manages and operates power generation facilities that are well positioned to provide reliable, secure, safe, and sustainable power to meet increasing demand for electricity. Our diverse portfolio of assets is owned by ArcLight Capital Partners, a leading middle-market, value-added infrastructure investment firm that owns assets across the power, renewables, strategic gas, battery storage, and transformative infrastructure sectors. ArcLight has invested over $28 billion in equity capital across 125 transactions totaling approximately $80 billion in enterprise value.

ArcLight has assembled a best-in-class leadership team at AlphaGen to manage over 14,000 megawatts of power infrastructure across four RTO markets (PJM, NYISO, ISONE, and CAISO). This highly experienced senior management team has a proven track record of strategic, operational, and commercial success and is focused on value creation while managing risk.

AlphaGen oversees one of the largest domestic, independent power portfolios, with nearly $2 billion in annual revenue.

Position Overview:
Reporting to AlphaGenโ€™s General Counsel, the Sr. Contracts Administrator is responsible for leveraging their experience to assist with the review, redlining, and negotiation of legal and financial terms in wholesale energy trading contracts and , confirmations, and ancillary agreements and maintain responsibility for handling all stages of the contract process from initial drafting to execution, serving as the primary liaison between Commercial, Legal, Credit, and Risk Management, and the key point of contact with counterparties.
Role and Key Responsibilities:

  • Redline and negotiate and process commodity agreements, including but not limited to: first lien and traditional 2002 ISDA Master Agreements, EEI Master Power Purchase and Sale Agreements, NAESB Base Contracts, Guarantees, Non-Disclosure Agreements, Long Form Confirmations, and Broker Agreements. Supports legal, credit and commercial teams in handling transactional matters including initial contract review and comments including redlining, editing, formatting and proofreading documents through document execution, filing, and post-execution administrative obligations.
  • Coordinate with in-house and outside counsel to ensure contract terms comply with Company policies, legal and regulatory requirements, and commercial strategy.
  • Ensure data relating to executed agreements are input into ETRM and executed agreements are scanned and attached accordingly.
  • Maintain the corporate library of contract templates and manage updates as needed.
    Maintain contract data in company systems and directories as well as hard copy files per record retention policies.
  • Manage transaction confirmation process including matching broker, counterparty, and exchange confirmations with internal data, creating confirmations, and entering documents in ETRM within policy prescribed timelines.
  • Manage internal KYC processes and responses to third party requirements.

Professional and Educational Requirements:

  • Bachelorโ€™s 10+ years in bachelorโ€™s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.
  • Experience in contract review to ensure proper interpretation, tracking and implementation of key terms and conditions of contracts.
  • 10 years contract administration or negotiation demonstrating proficiency in energy (power) industry agreements and contractual legal and credit provisions.
  • Experience managing workflow of trading contract negotiations.
  • Solid understanding of commercial energy activities and proficiency with Energy Trading Risk Management Systems.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment for a growth company with frequent changes in priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Proactive working style, continually seeking to develop and improve processes with strong attention to detail.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization in a positive, collaborative manner.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills including familiarity with common legal terminology.

AlphaGen is an equal opportunity employer.


Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable laws.