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Lending Operations Executive

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

Location: London | Salary: Up to £75,000 | Contract: Permanent, Full-Time | Work Pattern: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.

 

About the Opportunity

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

 

As part of a collaborative and high-performing team, you’ll 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 investment 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 with LoanIQ or equivalent corporate loan management system
  • 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 and apply complex loan documentation

Professional Qualities:

  • Excellent organisational and time management capabilities
  • Ability to thrive under pressure and meet critical deadlines
  • Tertiary qualifications in accounting, economics, finance, or business discipline

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.