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Agency Transaction Management VP

Term: 
  • Permanent
Location: 
  • New York
  • United States
Environment: 
  • Hybrid
Salary: $150,000 - $175,000 (base)

Location: New York
Salary: $150,000 – $175,000 base
Working pattern: Hybrid – 3 days pw office based 2 days WFH

The Opportunity

 

Our client, a leading global banking institution with a strong presence in the Americas, is seeking a Loans Agency Transaction Management Vice President to join its Agency Transaction Management function in New York.

The firm supports large corporate and institutional clients across structured finance, project finance, corporate lending and capital markets, and plays a central role in complex, multi-lender transactions. This role offers significant exposure to energy, infrastructure and corporate finance deals, with responsibility for acting as Administrative Agent on a diverse and high-profile portfolio.

Role Overview

You will oversee transaction execution post-close, coordinate lenders and counterparties, manage amendments and waivers, and ensure all borrower obligations and deliverables are monitored and met. This is a hands-on role requiring strong technical knowledge, stakeholder management skills and the ability to operate in a time-sensitive environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Act as Administrative Agent for a portfolio of structured finance, project finance and corporate transactions
  • Support transaction closings, including monitoring conditions precedent
  • Coordinate funding and cash movements with multiple financial institutions
  • Track and manage borrower obligations, including financial reporting, covenants, guarantees, collateral and insurance
  • Review conditions precedent
  • Lead bank group meetings and conference calls
  • Liaise with sponsors, borrowers, lenders, legal counsel, technical advisors and other transaction participants
  • Negotiate and manage waivers and amendments with borrowers and sponsors
  • Coordinate waiver and amendment processes, including obtaining lender consents
  • Respond to borrower and lender queries throughout the transaction lifecycle
  • Work closely with internal teams including Front Office, Credit Risk, Legal and Back Office

Skills, Experience & Background

 

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent)
  • Significant experience in the Administrative / Facility agent role
  • Strong experience across structured finance, project finance or corporate lending

 

Core Competencies

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple time-sensitive priorities
  • Proactive, detail-oriented and solutions focused
  • Strong work ethic with a collaborative, team-oriented approach

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to join a globally active banking platform at VP level, working on complex, cross-border transactions with high-profile clients and counterparties. The role offers breadth, autonomy and visibility, alongside a hybrid working model and competitive base salary.

If you are an experienced agency or transaction management professional looking to take the next step in your career within a leading international bank, we would welcome your application.