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Loan Operations Manager – 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Potential for Permanency)

Term: 
  • 12 Month FTC
Location: 
  • London
  • United Kingdom
Environment: 
  • Hybrid
Salary: £85,000 (up to)

Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 remote)
Salary: up to £85,000 + Full Benefits + annual Discretionary Bonus

The Opportunity

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a possibility of transitioning into a permanent role. The position has arisen due to an internal move.

You will play a pivotal role in loan operations and treasury, focusing on review, approval, and oversight rather than day-to-day portfolio servicing. This includes payment run approvals and line management of one direct report.

The role offers exposure to Allvue (current system) and ACBS (upcoming migration), though familiarity with either is advantageous, not mandatory.

Why This Role?

  • Impactful Work: Oversee the operational setup of new loans, including facility, borrower, and tranche details, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in recording loan activity.
  • Treasury Oversight: Manage cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and payment coordination to ensure funds are allocated correctly, on time, and in the right currency.
  • Process Improvement: Strengthen controls, reconciliations, and operational procedures as the business scales.
  • Leadership: Mentor and develop a Loan Operations Analyst, acting as the primary escalation point for operational and treasury matters.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with investment, finance, legal, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless loan administration and treasury operations.

Key Responsibilities

Loan Operations & Administration

  • Oversee the setup and lifecycle management of loans, including drawdowns, repayments, interest, fees, and amendments.
  • Ensure accurate recording of loan activity in Allvue or relevant systems.
  • Review borrower and agent notices for consistency with facility terms, approvals, and settlement requirements.
  • Maintain loan calendars for payment dates, covenant dates, and maturity events.
  • Coordinate with investment, finance, legal, and external parties to ensure compliance and accuracy.

Controls & Systems

  • Develop and maintain operating procedures, checklists, and controls to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
  • Provide management information on upcoming drawdowns, repayments, cash requirements, and operational risks.
  • Support audits, compliance requests, and internal reviews as needed.

What We Look For

Experience:

  • Background in loan operations, private credit, investment operations or bank lending.
  • Familiarity with loan lifecycle events (setup, drawdowns, repayments, amendments, maturities).
  • Experience reviewing or supervising junior team members and managing time-sensitive activities.

Attributes:

  • Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.
  • Calm under pressure, deadline-focused, and numerically strong.
  • Practical control and risk mindset with a hands-on approach.
  • High integrity with a strong sense of ownership.

The Team & Culture

Join a London-based team in a growing business where every individual matters. The culture is collaborative, professional, and supportive, with a focus on enjoying the work and achieving results together

Working Arrangements

  • Hybrid model: 3 days in the office 2 days remote.
  • Full benefits package and eligibility for a annual discretionary bonus.

How to Apply

If you are a detail-oriented, proactive professional with a background in loan operations and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Apply now for a confidential discussion.