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Lending Operations Associate, Principal Finance

Term: 
  • Permanent
Location: 
  • London
  • United Kingdom
Environment: 
  • Hybrid
Salary: £40,000-£60,000

Are you a driven graduate looking to accelerate your career in financial services? This is your chance to join one of the world’s most prestigious investment banking operations teams, working at the heart of a global principal financing division that has deployed over €44bn in investments.

The Opportunity

Step into a dynamic role where you’ll gain exposure to syndicated loan transactions across corporate and real estate sectors. You’ll be working alongside senior professionals in operations, front office, risk, finance and legal teams, managing a diverse portfolio from loan settlement through to maturity.

This isn’t just administration – you’ll be instrumental in:

  • Transaction Management: Coordinating systems setup, settlement and ongoing administration of high-value deals
  • Portfolio Operations: Managing bilateral and syndicated debt and equity positions using industry-leading LoanIQ systems
  • Deal Execution: Processing loan utilizations, rollovers, interest payments, repayments and secondary trades
  • Risk & Compliance: Ensuring adherence to strict risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements
  • Documentation: Navigating complex loan documentation to facilitate deal booking and funding

What We’re Looking For

The Ideal Candidate:

  • Recent graduate with a strong degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business
  • 6 months to 2 years of loans administration experience
  • Exposure to LoanIQ or similar corporate loan management systems
  • Exceptional attention to detail and numerical accuracy
  • Advanced Excel skills and problem-solving capability
  • Ambitious mindset with genuine interest in financial markets
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Why This Role?

  • Career Acceleration: Fast-track your progression within a global financial services powerhouse
  • Learning & Development: Comprehensive training and mentorship from industry experts
  • Diverse Exposure: Work across multiple asset classes and industry sectors
  • Global Platform: Be part of an organization operating in 31 markets worldwide
  • Innovation Focus: Join a team that’s shaping the future of principal finance

Ready to Launch Your Career?

If you’re ambitious, detail-oriented and ready to make your mark in institutional finance, we want to hear from you. This role offers exceptional growth potential for the right candidate.

Apply now – we’re looking to move quickly with the right candidates.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply regardless of background, identity or personal circumstances, but they must have a right to work in the UK.