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.