Jacqueline Graham-Mills

About Jacqueline Graham-Mills

Jackie is a seasoned Derivatives Documentation professional with 20+ years of global experience negotiating ISDA Master Agreements, Collateral Control Agreements, and Confidentiality Agreements across a wide range of asset classes and client types. With deep expertise in derivatives operations, legal documentation, and regulatory compliance, she plays a pivotal role in supporting onboarding for both bilateral and cleared products, ensuring trading readiness and operational excellence.Currently serving as Director of Business/Investment Operations at BlackRock, Jackie leads documentation strategy for complex ETF launches, Canadian iShares portfolios, and local Brazilian mutual fund platforms across the LATAm region. She collaborates closely with trading desks and internal stakeholders to ensure proper legal coverage and access to liquidity, while maintaining alignment with compliance and fiduciary standards.Jackie brings a comprehensive understanding of global fund structures and pre-trade onboarding, with deep experience supporting hedge funds, pensions, insurance companies, endowments, and sub-advised mutual funds. She has led platform enhancements via tools like Aladdin, Saphyre, and RFA, and serves as Project Lead for BlackRock’s AI-powered Document Intelligence initiative—streamlining derivatives contract review and supporting operational scale.Known for her integrity, adaptability, and cross-functional leadership, Jackie consistently puts client interests first and fosters inclusive collaboration. She is passionate about developing cohesive teams, mentoring across regions, and building high-performing infrastructures that align with global regulatory expectations.Key Areas of Expertise:• Derivatives Documentation & Negotiation (ISDA/CSA)• Investment Operations & Pre-Trade Onboarding• ETF & LATAm Mutual Fund Launches• Legal/Compliance Oversight (Dodd-Frank, KYC)• Fixed Income | OTC | ETD | FX Derivatives | Futures• Client Engagement & Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management• Leadership of Onshore/Offshore Teams (U.S./Mumbai)• AI Contract Review | Aladdin | Saphyre | RFA

Experience

1. Director of Derivative Documentation Oversight and Control

   BlackRock

   Oct 2013 — Present

   I oversee the negotiation of trading agreements across a wide range of investment products, including Fixed Income, Equities, and OTC derivatives. I lead initiatives to ensure legal and operational readiness for onboarding Fortune 500 clients while working closely with internal stakeholders to support trading desks and safeguard access to liquidity. My role includes developing onboarding playbooks and pre-trade frameworks for diverse client types—hedge funds, pensions, insurance companies, endowments, and separate accounts—balancing strategic foresight with day-to-day execution.I serve as a key liaison between the Investment Operations Pre-Trade teams and multiple global business lines, helping to align agreement coverage with market access requirements. My recent efforts include supporting complex ETF launches, expanding legal documentation for Canadian iShares portfolios, and acting as a subject matter expert on local Brazilian mutual fund launches across LATAm markets. I also manage the input and oversight of derivatives data in BlackRock’s internal systems, particularly Aladdin, ensuring the accuracy of dealer ratings, collateral parameters, and agreement terms.Additionally, I lead platform enhancements to support scalability and automation, including the adoption of RFA, Saphyre, and AI-powered tools. As Project Lead for our Document Intelligence initiative, I guide the use of artificial intelligence to streamline derivatives contract review. I’ve authored operating policies for onshore teams, developed training protocols for offshore teams, and play an active role in improving global workflows.I take pride in role modeling integrity, transparency, and high ethical standards. I consistently put clients’ best interests first, protect the firm’s reputation, and encourage inclusive, cross-functional collaboration. I lead with deep subject matter knowledge and adaptability,reflecting BlackRock’s mission to lead with both purpose and performance.

Education

• Mercy University

  Masters of Science in Organizational Leadership

  2011 — 2012

• Wesleyan University

  Bachelor of Arts, College of Social Studies

• Mercy University

  Masters of Science, Organizational Leadership