Deal Manager - Loan Operations

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Deal Manager in Loan Operations at a distinctive Specialist Bank in London. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to thrive in a unique culture that promotes entrepreneurial thinking and internal mobility. As a Deal Manager, you will take ownership of transactions, ensuring effective management and risk mitigation while navigating a dynamic technical environment. If you're looking to advance your career in a flat-structured organization that values innovative ideas and well-being, this position is perfect for you. Don't miss out on this chance to elevate your career!

Benefits

Well-being benefits

Flexible working hours

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in setting up deals and managing transactions.
• Ability to interpret complex credit and security documentation.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate transactions effectively with stakeholders.
• Ensure risk mitigation and data quality in operations.
• Review documentation and suggest operational improvements.

Skills

Loan IQ

Credit & Facility agreements

LMA specialist

LSTA knowledge

Risk mitigation

Data quality management

Tools

Lending Source System

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:

1. Experience setting up deals in Loan IQ
2. Strong understanding of Credit & Facility agreements
3. LMA specialist (some LSTA useful)

Preferred deal type (not a "must"): Aviation, EU/ UK Infrastructure, US Infrastructure Deals

DEAL MANAGER - LOAN OPERATIONS

Keywords: Deal Manager, Loan Operations, London, £70,000

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:

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

What you bring:

1. Strong experience over a broad and complex product range.
2. Strong LoanIQ experience and ability to build deals.
3. Ability to interpret and operationalise complex credit, ancillary & security documentation.
4. Understanding of lending risk environment.
5. Understanding of downstream implications, including finance, funding, risk reporting (market, operational and credit).
6. 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. The company also offers a range of well-being benefits to make employees feel healthier, balanced and more fulfilled in their lives inside and outside of work.

What's next:

If you're ready to take your career to the next level in an exciting Deal Manager - Loan Operations role, don't hesitate! Apply Today by clicking on the link!

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Focus: Operations

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: London

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000 per annum

Job Reference: VHYIRV-5573341F

Date posted: 18 February 2025

Consultant: Tom Andrew