Loan Closing/Loan Operations

Overview

• Manage trade settlement platforms and ensure accurate trade matching, allocation, and settlement across multiple asset classes.
• Coordinate trade settlement processes for distressed products, loan participation, and derivatives.
• Interact with internal and external counterparts to facilitate transaction processing and trade settlements.
• Research and resolve discrepancies related to trade economics and funding amounts.
• Collaborate with legal counsel regarding trade documentation and agreements.
• Review and process trade documentation including confirmations and agreements.
• Support primary settlements by assisting with fund transfers and document verification.
• Assist accounting teams with transaction reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.
• Monitor investment compliance and operational controls to ensure accuracy.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage third-party trade settlements agents to facilitate timely trade settlements.
• Act as escalation contact for loan trade settlements and coordinate processes.
• Interact with various stakeholders to facilitate transaction processing.
• Research and resolve trade discrepancies including fees and net funding amounts.
• Collaborate with legal counsel on trade documentation and agreements.
• Review and process trade documentation including confirmations and agreements.
• Contribute to accurate security reference data and document management.
• Support primary settlements by assisting with fund transfers and document verification.
• Assist accounting teams with transaction reconciliation and discrepancy resolution.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services with exposure to loan operations.
• Deep understanding of syndicated and private loans, trade claims, and derivatives.
• Familiarity with loan documentation including agreements and confirmations.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and compliance.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with trade settlement platforms such as Aladdin and Bloomberg.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment effectively.