Loans Agency Operations AVP

Job Description

Location: Central London

Working Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days from home)

Salary: £65,000 – £75,000

The Role

This is an opportunity for an experienced Loans Agency Operations professional to take ownership within a dynamic and expanding team. You will act as a linchpin in the administration of syndicated loan facilities, ensuring precision and compliance at every stage of the loan lifecycle. Your expertise will be critical in managing relationships with lenders, borrowers, and internal stakeholders, while your ability to interpret complex loan documentation will drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Loan Lifecycle Management: Oversee the administration of syndicated loan facilities, including drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, and fee calculations, ensuring strict adherence to facility agreements.
• Documentation and Compliance: Review and apply loan facility agreements, identifying and escalating discrepancies between documentation and operational processes.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for relationship managers, legal teams, lenders, and borrowers, preparing and distributing notices, confirmations, and statements.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Provide technical guidance to junior administrators and act as a subject matter expert for complex agency matters.

What We Look For

• Experience: A minimum of 5 years in loan administration or agency services, with hands-on experience in syndicated loans and secondary loan trading.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in LoanIQ (desirable) and a strong understanding of LMA standards.
• Personal Attributes: A professional, client-focused approach with a keen sense of accountability and risk awareness. You must thrive in both independent and collaborative environments.

Why This Role?

This position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of syndicated facilities. With a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working arrangement, it is ideal for those seeking technical depth and career progression in a supportive environment.