Loan Officer (m/f/d)

Selby Jennings; Hamburg; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is seeking a talented Loan Officer to join a well-established international financial institution in Hamburg. You will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of syndicated and bilateral loan transactions, managing the lifecycle of loans, and serving as the key interface between borrowers and lending partners. The ideal candidate has a banking qualification or finance degree, experience in loan administration, and is fluent in both German and English. This role promises a collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed banking qualification, finance degree, or a comparable background.
• Proven experience in loan administration, credit operations, or syndicated lending environments.
• Strong understanding of international loan documentation standards (e.g., LMA).
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
• High level of accuracy, risk awareness, and attention to detail.
• Self-driven, structured, and proactive working style with a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer complex syndicated and bilateral loan facilities independently.
• Oversee loan lifecycle events including drawdowns, repayments, amendments, and restructurings.
• Support the execution and allocation of transactions involving internal fund structures.
• Coordinate contractual processes in line with internationally recognized standards.
• Serve as a central contact point for internal teams, external partners, and borrowers.
• Contribute to the enhancement and streamlining of operational processes.
• Provide guidance and technical support to more junior colleagues within the team.

Skills

Loan administration

Credit operations

Syndicated lending

MS Office (Excel)

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Education

Banking qualification or finance degree

Job description

As a recruitment partner, we are supporting a well‑established international financial institution in identifying a talented Loan Officer to join their growing lending operations team. This organization has a strong presence across structured and asset‑based financing and is expanding its loan fund activities, creating an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional to take ownership of complex financing structures in a collaborative, high‑trust environment.

Your Role

In this position, you will assume end‑to‑end responsibility for a portfolio of syndicated and bilateral loan transactions across multiple asset classes, including areas such as real assets, infrastructure, and specialized finance. Acting as a key interface between borrowers, lending partners, and internal stakeholders, you will oversee transactions throughout their full lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and administer complex syndicated and bilateral loan facilities independently
• Oversee loan lifecycle events including drawdowns, repayments, amendments, and restructurings
• Support the execution and allocation of transactions involving internal fund structures
• Coordinate contractual processes in line with internationally recognized standards (e.g., LMA frameworks)
• Serve as a central contact point for internal teams, external partners, and borrowers
• Contribute to the enhancement and streamlining of operational processes
• Provide guidance and technical support to more junior colleagues within the team

Your Profile

• Successfully completed banking qualification, finance degree, or a comparable background
• Proven experience in loan administration, credit operations, or syndicated lending environments
• Strong understanding of international loan documentation standards (e.g., LMA)
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken
• High level of accuracy, risk awareness, and attention to detail
• Self‑driven, structured, and proactive working style with a collaborative mindset