Lending Operations Manager, Principal Finance

Macquarie Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Macquarie Capital's Principal Finance team seeks a Lending Operations Manager to support the investing portfolio through its lifecycle, from pre-acquisition to divestment. You will work with deal teams and external service providers to manage operations for private credit, private equity and real estate investments.

The role requires 8+ years in middle office operations, LoanIQ expertise, and strong ability to review credit agreements with excellent stakeholder management across investment,

Qualifications

• 8+ years in middle office/operations for bilateral and syndicated deals.
• Proficient with LoanIQ or equivalent loan management platforms.
• Ability to review credit agreements and related financial docs.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management across multiple teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver timely results.
• Previous leadership or oversight in operations.
• Experience in fund operations or portfolio management is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support operational management and execution across private credit, private equity and real estate investments.
• Assess transactional operational requirements and approval needs.
• Oversee loan administration data across LoanIQ and related platforms.
• Ensure transactions are booked, recorded and managed through approver.

Skills

Middle Office

8+ Years Exp

LoanIQ

Credit Docs

Stakeholder Mgmt

Prioritization

Leadership

Private Credit Exposure

Tools

LoanIQ

Job description

Lending Operations Manager, Principal Finance

Join our Macquarie Capital, Principal Finance division and be a part of the Global Operations team responsible for the management of our principal investing portfolio, from pre-acquisition to divestment. Play a key role in supporting our global investment portfolio across private credit, private equity and real estate.

This is a 14-month fixed-term contract opportunity.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

As a Lending Operations Manager, you will work directly with the principal investing deal teams and key external service providers where you will be responsible for supporting our large and well-connected investing business for all operational management and execution activities to support private credit, private equity and real estate investments throughout their lifecycle. From assessing the operational requirements of new transactions and considering approval requirements, to transaction execution, booking, management and closing. The portfolio administration will be central to the role across loan systems, cash / clearing and interaction with finance. Ensuring transactions are appropriately booked, recorded and managed through your role as an approver. You will help provide oversight of loan administration activities, and take ownership of critical investment data across loan management (LoanIQ) and related platforms.

This position offers significant exposure to a diverse portfolio of investments and the opportunity to work with stakeholders across investment, legal, finance and other specialist teams to deliver successful outcomes.

What you offer

• Demonstrated experience within a middle office/operations function in financial services, with 8 + years supporting the operational delivery of bilateral and syndicated transactions.
• Highly experienced in LoanIQ or an equivalent corporate loan management platform.
• Confidence reviewing and interpreting credit agreements and other legal documentation, supported by a strong understanding of financial, accounting and valuation concepts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across investment, legal, credit, finance, tax and client-facing teams.
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within timeframe.
• Previous leadership, oversight or approval responsibilities within an operations environment.
• Exposure to fund operations or portfolio management would be advantageous but is not essential.

Macquarie Capital partners with businesses, startups and governments to connect ideas to capital and help drive innovation, growth and create real-world impact. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.