Deal Manager - Loan Operations

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist bank in London is seeking a Deal Manager for Loan Operations. This role involves managing transactions, ensuring data quality, and mitigating risk. Candidates should have strong experience with LoanIQ and a deep understanding of credit agreements. The unique culture fosters entrepreneurial thinking and career advancement opportunities in a flat organization structure.

Qualifications

• Strong experience over a broad and complex product range.
• Ability to build deals and manage transactions effectively.
• Understanding of downstream implications including finance and risk reporting.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Lending Business areas and group stakeholders.
• Manage transactions with risk mitigation and data quality.
• Review and suggest changes to draft documentation.

Skills

LoanIQ experience

Credit & Facility agreements knowledge

Understanding of lending risk environment

Ability to interpret complex documentation

Reconciliation of derivatives

Job description

This is a great opportunity for a Loan Agency specialist to take more ownership and step into a Deal Manager position. Must have: Experience setting up deals in Loan IQ, Strong understanding of Credit & Facility agreements, LMA specialist (some LSTA useful). Preferred deal type (not a 'must'): Aviation, EU/ UK Infrastructure, US Infrastructure Deals

DEAL MANAGER - LOAN OPERATIONS

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Deal Manager in the Loan Operations sector. This role is based in the vibrant city of London and offers a competitive salary of £70,000.

The successful candidate will be joining a distinctive Specialist Bank known for its unique culture that encourages out-of-the-ordinary thinking and flourishing in an entrepreneurial environment. This role is ideal for those who are looking to boost their career in a flat structure organisation with a focus on internal mobility.

What you'll do:

As a Deal Manager in Loan Operations, your role will be pivotal in facilitating Lending Business areas and wider group stakeholders. You will be responsible for managing transactions as effectively as possible, with risk mitigation and data quality being paramount.

• Facilitate Lending Business areas and wider group stakeholders to manage transactions effectively.
• Ensure risk mitigation and data quality are at the forefront of the service provided.
• Review Draft Documentation at appropriate stages, suggesting changes to improve the operational aspect of the transaction.
• Book New Deals & Facilities in Lending Source System, ensuring accuracy of data capture.
• Manage initial pay away conditions in line with the New Deal / New Facility checklists.
• Complete Security build in source booking system.
• Track all conditions subsequent, including Credit defined sell downs.
• Reconcile Derivatives booking versus Loan profiles to ensure the hedge is effective (if applicable).
• Oversee overdue covenants and breaches for escalation (via BU Dashboard meetings).
• Produce Risk Event write ups and analysis to close out gaps and reduce risks within the operating environment.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Deal Manager - Loan Operations role will bring strong experience over a broad and complex product range. You will have strong LoanIQ experience and the ability to build deals.

• Strong experience over a broad and complex product range.
• Strong LoanIQ experience and ability to build deals.
• Ability to interpret and operationalise complex credit, ancillary & security documentation.
• Understanding of lending risk environment.
• Understanding of downstream implications, including finance, funding, risk reporting (market, operational and credit).
• System knowledge and flexibility, ability to navigate and adapt to changes through a constantly changing technical environment.

What sets this company apart:

This distinctive Specialist Bank is known for its unique culture that encourages out-of-the-ordinary thinking and flourishing in an entrepreneurial environment. The organisation combines a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility, providing employees with the opportunity to boost their careers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.