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Senior Loans Agency Transaction Manager

Term: 
  • Permanent
Location: 
  • London
  • United Kingdom
Environment: 
  • Hybrid
Salary: £95,000 (up to)

Location: City of London (Hybrid – 3 days in office)

Salary: Up to £95,000 + benefits (detailed below)

Our client, a highly respected financial institution based in the City, is seeking an experienced Senior Loans Agency Transaction Manager to join their growing team. This is a pivotal role within their facility agency function, offering exposure to complex facility and security agent documentation across a range of sectors.

This is a unique opportunity for a confident, detail-oriented professional to step into a senior-level position with direct ownership of the transaction lifecycle, from documentation review, negotiation, financial close and relationship management.

The Opportunity:

This is more than a process-driven role. The successful candidate will work closely with borrowers, lenders, and legal counsel, navigating the intricacies of LMA documentation and high-value deals. It’s a dynamic position that offers both technical challenge and visibility within the business.

Key Benefits (immediately)

  • Health Employee Assistance Programme
  • 28 Days Holiday
  • Hybrid Working – 3 days in office, City of London location
  • Eye Tests & Flu Vaccinations

Key Benefits (post probation period):

  • 15% Non-Contributory Pension
  • Pension & Bonus Salary Sacrifice Scheme
  • Private Healthcare
  • Discretionary Annual Bonus (payable in February)
  • Group Income Protection (following 13 weeks of sick leave)
  • Group Life Assurance (4x salary in the event of death in service)
  • Interest Free Season Ticket Loan
  • Tuition Support (following 12 months service)
  • Professional subscriptions paid annually

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, analyse and provide comments to counsel related to negotiation and drafting of LMA documents for assigned accounts. Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction execution
  • Work with external parties, including attorneys, financial advisors, to structure and close Global Capital Markets (“GCM”) transactions in a timely manner.
  • Represent GCM at transaction closings, attend and chair client meetings and presentations and prepare related relevant documentation.
  • Conduct documentation reviews and support deal closings, waivers, and amendments.
  • Oversee KYC and onboarding for new counterparties
  • Monitor covenants and borrower compliance obligations
  • Maintain accurate records and liaise with operations teams to ensure seamless delivery

Candidate Profile:

  • Demonstrated experience in a Transaction Management role as Facility Agent
  • Knowledge of the Security Agent role
  • In-depth understanding of LMA-style documentation and loan structuring
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple active deals concurrently
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • A collaborative, proactive approach and a keen eye for detail

This role offers the chance to work in a stable, professional environment where your knowledge will be highly valued and your input will shape complex financial transactions. If you’re looking for your next step within a reputable City institution, this could be the perfect fit.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please get in touch.