Direct Lending Middle Office Operations

Overview

• Contribute to a dynamic Middle Office Operations team in a hybrid work environment.
• Ensure accurate fund positions and cash balances through meticulous oversight and reconciliation.
• Manage the lifecycle of trades and investments across diverse financial products.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve discrepancies and ensure operational efficiency.
• Perform detailed performance metric analysis and reporting for front office teams.
• Support liquidity management and deal execution with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Engage with managed service providers to ensure seamless operational support.
• Contribute to corporate action processes and maintain leverage facilities within systems.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Perform daily cash and position reconciliations against prime brokers and custodians.
• Oversee loan administration processes, including tracking contracts and payments.
• Investigate and resolve transactional or accrual discrepancies effectively.
• Provide operational support for trade lifecycle across multiple financial products.
• Manage corporate actions and amendments, ensuring accurate documentation and booking.
• Assist with CLO monthly reconciliations and cash tie-outs with collateral agents.
• Support liquidity management and deal execution through financial analysis.
• Maintain leverage facilities and oversee interest payments, drawdowns, and repayments.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• 5-6 years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably in operations.
• Strong understanding of fixed income or bank loan products.
• Proficiency in Excel and Outlook, with experience in financial systems preferred.
• Knowledge of Security Master, IVP products, FIS VPM, or Aladdin is advantageous.
• Familiarity with S&P ClearPar and loan platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.