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Senior Loans Officer | Permanent | London

Term: 
  • Permanent
Location: 
  • London
  • United Kingdom
Environment: 
  • Hybrid
Salary: £65,000 (up to)

Central London | Hybrid Working (8 days per month from home) | Up to £65,000

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Senior Loans Officer to join a specialist loan agency ops team. This is a technically demanding role for an experienced syndicated loans professional who can operate independently as a subject matter expert across the full life cycle of complex loan facilities.

You will act as a key escalation point for lenders, borrowers and internal stakeholders, with responsibility for technical oversight, documentation interpretation and sensitive stakeholder management. This goes beyond day-to-day processing—you will be trusted to exercise sound judgement, manage risk and uphold the highest standards of agency service.

What You’ll Be Doing

Loan Life-Cycle Administration

  • Independently manage all loan life-cycle events including drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, prepayments, interest period selections, rate settings and fee calculations
  • Ensure accurate and timely processing of all borrower and lender cashflows in accordance with credit documentation
  • Validate notices, funding memos and lender instructions prior to release
  • Monitor key dates, conditions precedent and compliance requirements
  • Administer a portfolio of complex syndicated loan facilities across multiple structures and currencies
  • Interpret and apply credit agreements, amendments, waivers, transfers and consents with a high degree of autonomy

Stakeholder Management

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for borrowers, lenders, arrangers and internal legal counsel
  • Manage lender communications, notices and approvals with professionalism and authority
  • Resolve disputes and queries using sound judgement and a strong understanding of agency obligations

Risk, Control & Governance

  • Identify and mitigate operational and documentation risks within the agency portfolio
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies and regulatory requirements
  • Support audit, reviews and control testing by providing technical explanations and evidence
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of agency processes and procedures

What We’re Looking For

Essential Experience

  • Minimum 3-5 years in loan administration, agency services or corporate banking operations
  • Hands-on experience administering syndicated loans is essential
  • Familiarity with LMA standards

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong understanding of loan facility agreements from an operational stand point.
  • In-depth knowledge of syndicated lending and agency roles
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines and complex transactions
  • Professional and client-focused approach
  • Strong sense of accountability and risk awareness
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Why Apply

This role offers genuine autonomy and technical depth within a well-established loan agency function. You will work on a diverse portfolio of complex facilities with the flexibility of hybrid working (8 days per month from home, managed flexibly to suit your needs) and a competitive salary up to £65,000 (depending on experience.), including full banking benefits and annual discretionary bonus.

Apply now or reach out directly to discuss the opportunity further.