Vanes Cassells
@vanescassells
Experienced Contracts Manager with legal and IT-focused contract expertise.
ZambiaWhat I'm looking for
I am an experienced and detail-oriented Contracts Manager with a strong legal background and expertise in contract administration, governance, and compliance. I have managed full contract lifecycles for major financial institutions, negotiated complex agreements, and partnered closely with legal counsel, business stakeholders, compliance, and risk teams to mitigate legal exposure.
My career spans roles at global banks and asset managers where I improved contract processes, supported onboarding and migration projects, and produced reporting for senior management. I combine strong administrative discipline, legal drafting and negotiation skills, and a proactive approach to process improvement to deliver reliable, compliant contracting outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Managed full lifecycle of client and vendor contracts, improving process efficiency and ensuring regulatory compliance; acted as primary contact for internal teams and external counsel across complex transactions.
BMGlobal Custody Administrator
Bank of New York Mellon
Sep 2014 - May 2015 (8 months)
Negotiated global custody and amendment agreements within policy framework and provided internal advice on contractual and legal risk issues to business, compliance, and senior management.
BLManaged master documentation negotiation for strategic clients, drafted transaction documents from templates, and produced reports while mitigating legal and credit exposure for derivatives transactions.
Legal Negotiator
Aberdeen Asset Management
Sep 2009 - Sep 2012 (3 years)
Supported onboarding and negotiation processes for new clients, coordinated cross-functional stakeholders, and ensured contractual compliance to mitigate legal and operational risk.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
LULondon South Bank University
Master of Science, Corporate Governance
Grade: Merit
Completed an MSc in Corporate Governance, awarded Merit.
UWUniversity of Westminster
Bachelor of Science (Hons); Bachelor of Laws, European Legal Studies
Completed BSc Hons and LLB in European Legal Studies.
Université Montesquieu Bordeaux
Socrates-Erasmus Programme, Exchange Programme / European Studies
Participated in the Socrates-Erasmus exchange programme at Université Montesquieu, Bordeaux.
CCCroydon College
A level, Italian
Completed A level in Italian.
South East London College
BTEC Higher National Diploma, Business and Finance
Completed a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance.
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Location
ZambiaAuthorized to work in
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