Loan Administrator – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity Cover)

The Role

As a Loan Administrator, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the operational lifecycle of syndicated loan transactions.

Working in a fast-paced, international environment, you’ll support the administration and settlement of transactions while contributing to process improvement and digitalisation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Review syndicated loan agreements from an operational perspective.
• Onboard and maintain deals within LoanIQ efficiently.
• Process and approve daily loan administration activities, including drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, and fee payments.
• Book trades and transactions in LoanIQ from inception to settlement.
• Proactively monitor and manage pending trades to minimise settlement times.
• Review, understand, and draft LMA-standard trade documentation (e.g., Trade Confirmations, Transfer Certificates, Assignment Agreements).
• Collaborate with Legal, Treasury, Accounting, and Risk Management teams to resolve operational queries.
• Support the closing and settlement of primary and secondary market transactions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in an international banking environment.
• Contribute to automation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues on complex operational topics.

What We’re Looking For

• We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:
• Experience in syndicated loan markets, ideally in loan administration or operations.
• Strong understanding of syndicated loan processes and transaction lifecycles.
• Familiarity with LMA standards and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural awareness, with the ability to collaborate across international teams.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and make fact-based decisions.
• A proactive approach, high self-motivation, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of LoanIQ and ClearPar (advantageous).