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Loans Operations – Senior Associate / Executive

Term: 
  • Permanent
Location: 
  • London
  • United Kingdom
Environment: 
  • Hybrid
Salary: £75,000 (up to)

About the job

About the Opportunity

Join a leading global financial services group, where you’ll play a crucial role in managing a diverse portfolio of Loans. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced loan operations professional to work at the heart of a dynamic team

You will oversee the complete lifecycle of complex transactions across a variety of sectors, working alongside front office, risk, finance, and legal professionals to deliver seamless operational excellence.

The Role

You’ll take ownership of the operational management of a varied loan portfolio, from pre-settlement through to maturity. Your responsibilities will encompass:

  • Transaction Management: Coordinate systems setup, settlement, and ongoing administration for bilateral and syndicated debt and equity positions
  • Loan Administration: Execute primary and secondary loan settlement, booking, and day-to-day management within LoanIQ
  • Documentation & Compliance: Navigate loan documentation to facilitate deal booking, funding, and cash flow management while ensuring adherence to risk management frameworks and procedures
  • Operational Processing: Handle loan utilisations, rollovers, interest payments (cash and PIK), repayments, and prepayments with precision
  • Covenant Management: Monitor and manage borrower covenants and information undertakings
  • Trade Settlement: Process secondary loan trades both manually and via Clearpar
  • Stakeholder Coordination: Submit KYC requests and participate in conflicts checks across multiple internal teams

What You’ll Bring

Essential Experience:

  • Minimum 4 years’ Loans Administration hands-on experience
  • Strong understanding of loan management principles and debt capital markets

Technical Skills:

  • Excel proficiency and strong numerical aptitude
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to interpret loan documentation

Why This Role?

  • Work with a globally recognised institution
  • Collaborate with diverse, talented professionals
  • Contribute to high-value transactions that shape capital markets
  • Develop your expertise in a supportive environment that values every team member’s input
  • Competitive compensation package up to £75,000

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re excited about this opportunity and want to be part of a team that values operational excellence and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.