Loans Operations Consultant

Loans Operations Consultant

Posted 6 days ago by MLM SEARCH

£55,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Undetermined
Manchester Area, United Kingdom

Summary: A Loans Operations Consultant is needed for a 12-month fixed-term role within a commercial Loan Operations function. The position involves managing the lifecycle of complex loan agreements, ensuring accurate execution of documentation, and maintaining operational control standards. Key responsibilities include administering loan transactions, maintaining documentation, and supporting compliance processes. The ideal candidate will have a background in loan operations, strong analytical skills, and effective communication abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer loan drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, and interest calculations for commercial lending facilities.
  • Review and maintain Loan & Agency Documentation to ensure terms are correctly reflected operationally.
  • Update internal systems with accurate contractual and financial data, ensuring reconciliation with agency records.
  • Liaise with counterparties, arrangers, and clients to resolve discrepancies and manage documentation queries.
  • Support compliance and audit processes by maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
  • Produce operational and financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in processes, controls, and system enhancements.

Key Skills:

  • Background in loan operations, preferably with exposure to commercial or syndicated lending.
  • Understanding of Loan & Agency Documentation and how it translates into operational processes.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience reconciling financial transactions.
  • Proficiency in financial systems i.e. LOAN IQ.
  • Clear and confident communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
  • Organised, detail-focused, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with regulatory obligations in lending and financial markets is advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £55,000.00 yearly

City: Manchester Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Finance

Detailed Description From Employer:

A 12 month fixed term opportunity has arisen for a Loans operations consultant to join a commercial Loan Operations function, supporting the administration and oversight of syndicated and bilateral lending. This role is central to managing the lifecycle of complex loan agreements, ensuring accurate execution of Loan & Agency Documentation, and maintaining high standards of operational control.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • Administer loan drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, and interest calculations for commercial lending facilities.
  • Review and maintain Loan & Agency Documentation to ensure terms are correctly reflected operationally.
  • Update internal systems with accurate contractual and financial data, ensuring reconciliation with agency records.
  • Liaise with counterparties, arrangers, and clients to resolve discrepancies and manage documentation queries.
  • Support compliance and audit processes by maintaining accurate records and audit trails.
  • Produce operational and financial reports, ensuring timeliness and accuracy.
  • Contribute to continuous improvements in processes, controls, and system enhancements.

Experience/Background

  • Background in loan operations, preferably with exposure to commercial or syndicated lending.
  • Understanding of Loan & Agency Documentation and how it translates into operational processes.
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills, with experience reconciling financial transactions.
  • Proficiency in financial systems i.e. LOAN IQ
  • Clear and confident communication skills for liaising with internal stakeholders and external counterparties.
  • Organised, detail-focused, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity with regulatory obligations in lending and financial markets is advantageous.