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Loan Operations Team Lead

Term: 
  • Permanent
Location: 
  • London
  • United Kingdom
Environment: 
  • Hybrid
Salary: £70,000-£80,000

Location: London (EC3V 3LA)
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000
Working Model: Hybrid – 3 days per week in-office
Sector: Loans Administration / Syndicated Loans

A tier 1, global investment bank is seeking a Loan Operations Team Lead. This is a critical leadership role managing the operational delivery and oversight of a book of syndicated loans in the capacity of Facility Agent.

You’ll lead a team responsible for building complex deals in LoanIQ, across various transaction types to include commercial real estate, acquisition finance, export credit agency, project finance and more. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced operations professional to step into a visible, senior position within a globally recognised institution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop a high-performing team within Loan Operations
  • Oversee and execute core processes relating to drawdowns, rollovers, repricing, fee billing and trade settlements
  • Manage and resolve operational queries, acting as the escalation point for internal stakeholders
  • Coordinate closely with Client Services, Transaction Managers and City-based operational teams
  • Oversee leveraged and par trade settlement, claim handling, and static data management
  • Deliver on project-based initiatives in collaboration with the UK Head
  • Maintain strong operational control, ensuring process accuracy, compliance and client satisfaction

Key Requirements:

  • Proven experience leading, supervising or managing a loan operations or syndicated loans team
  • Strong working knowledge of Loan IQ and the syndicated loan lifecycle
  • Ability to review and interpret Loan Agreements
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
  • Excellent communication skills — both written and verbal
  • Client-focused approach and strong sense of ownership
  • Understanding of operational risk, controls and complex transactional processing
  • Proactive, solutions-focused mindset

This is a hybrid position based in the City of London.
Ideal for professionals ready to step into a leadership position with a top-tier institution, overseeing strategic syndicated loan operations and delivering exceptional client service.

To apply or find out more, get in touch with us today.