Loan Administrator

Johnson & Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Associates is seeking a Loan Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support syndicated loan operations within a fast-paced, international environment.

You will onboard and manage deals in LoanIQ, process draws, repayments and fees, and collaborate with Legal, Treasury and Risk teams to ensure smooth settlements and continuous process improvements across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in syndicated loan markets.
• Familiar with syndicated loan processes and lifecycles.
• Understanding of LMA standards and documentation.
• Excellent communication and intercultural collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Review syndicated loan agreements from an operational perspective.
• Onboard and maintain deals within LoanIQ efficiently.
• Process and approve daily loan administration activities, including drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, and fee payments.
• Book trades and transactions in LoanIQ from inception to settlement.
• Proactively monitor and manage pending trades to minimise settlement times.
• Review, understand, and draft LMA-standard trade documentation.
• Collaborate with Legal, Treasury, Accounting, and Risk Management teams to resolve operational queries.
• Support the closing and settlement of primary and secondary market transactions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in an international banking environment.
• Contribute to automation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues on complex operational topics.

Skills

Syndicated loan market experience

Excellent communication

Strong organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Attention to detail

Intercultural collaboration

Tools

LoanIQ

ClearPar

Job description

Location: London (Hybrid; 2–3 days per week in the office)

We’re delighted to present an exciting opportunity for a Loan Administrator to join our client, a globally recognised financial institution, on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for flexibility while fostering collaboration with colleagues across the business.

The Role

As a Loan Administrator, you’ll play a pivotal role in managing the operational lifecycle of syndicated loan transactions. Working in a fast-paced, international environment, you’ll support the administration and settlement of transactions while contributing to process improvement and digitalisation initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with syndicated loan operations & LoanIQ experience who thrives in a dynamic setting and wants to contribute to the success of a forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Review syndicated loan agreements from an operational perspective.
• Onboard and maintain deals within LoanIQ efficiently.
• Process and approve daily loan administration activities, including drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, and fee payments.
• Book trades and transactions in LoanIQ from inception to settlement.
• Proactively monitor and manage pending trades to minimise settlement times.
• Review, understand, and draft LMA-standard trade documentation (e.g., Trade Confirmations, Transfer Certificates, Assignment Agreements).
• Collaborate with Legal, Treasury, Accounting, and Risk Management teams to resolve operational queries.
• Support the closing and settlement of primary and secondary market transactions.
• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders in an international banking environment.
• Contribute to automation, digitalisation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Share knowledge and mentor colleagues on complex operational topics.

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates who can demonstrate:

• Experience in syndicated loan markets, ideally in loan administration or operations.
• Strong understanding of syndicated loan processes and transaction lifecycles.
• Familiarity with LMA standards and documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and intercultural awareness, with the ability to collaborate across international teams.
• Strong organisational skills, ability to manage competing priorities, and make fact-based decisions.
• A proactive approach, high self-motivation, and exceptional attention to detail.
• Knowledge of LoanIQ and ClearPar (advantageous).