AKSHAY SAXENA
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with over eight years of experience in the banking industry. Demonstrated expertise in drafting, negotiating, and reviewing OTC Derivatives Agreements. Proven track record of contributing to the efficiency and compliance of legal processes within multinational banking institutions.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Legal Counsel
Citibank
06.2022 - Current
- Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating OTC Derivatives Agreements (e.g., ISDA & CSA) with clients across the APAC region.
- Liaising with internal and external stakeholders to expedite the negotiation process.
- Ensuring compliance with legal and business requirements.
- Contributing to knowledge management through research and training initiatives.
- Acting as a quality controller and providing oversight on team deliverables.
- Leading the Template Committee to facilitate regional updates.
- Participating in ad hoc projects and initiatives to increase team efficiency through automation and innovation
Team Lead- Legal
Standard Chartered Bank
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Managed the Financial Market Contracts Legal team, focusing on OTC Derivatives Agreements such as ISDA and CSA.
- Conducted systems training for new team members.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders for approvals and risk management.
- Led reconciliation and remediation projects to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
Senior Associate
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Conducted post-execution activities for various financial agreements.(ISDA, CDEA, GMRA, GMSLA)
- Managed team workload allocation.
- Led an automation project to streamline processes.
Lead Associate
Innodata
02.2017 - 04.2018
- Abstracted and processed legal documents, including ISDA and GMRA agreements.
- Contributed to a research project on US Motor Vehicle Act.
Legal Associate
Lexntech IP Law Offices
03.2016 - 02.2017
- Handled trademark filings and opposition replies.
- Conducted legal research and attended trademark hearings.
Legal Research Associate
Chambers Of Adv. Karnika Seth
01.2016 - 03.2016
- Drafted legal notices and assisted in court hearings.
- Conducted research on the Information Technology Act.
Education
B.A. LL. B (Hons) -
Institute of Management Studies
Noida09.2015
Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Negotiation
- Stakeholder Management
- Team Leadership
- Risk Management
- Project Management
- Training and Development
- Communication abilities
Timeline
Deputy Legal Counsel
Citibank
06.2022 - Current
Team Lead- Legal
Standard Chartered Bank
07.2019 - 05.2022
Senior Associate
Societe Generale Global Solution Center
04.2018 - 07.2019
Lead Associate
Innodata
02.2017 - 04.2018
Legal Associate
Lexntech IP Law Offices
03.2016 - 02.2017
Legal Research Associate
Chambers Of Adv. Karnika Seth
01.2016 - 03.2016
B.A. LL. B (Hons) -
Institute of Management Studies
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