Shipping Finance – Transaction and Account Analyst

Macquarie Bank Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services group in Greater London seeks a Transaction and Account Analyst to manage loan operations and support ship financing. Candidates should have over 3 years of operations experience, proficiency in Loan IQ, and solid MS Excel skills. This role involves client onboarding, funding settlements, and collaboration with international teams. Competitive benefits including wellbeing leave, parental leave, and flexible working arrangements are offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Paid parental leave

Access to health and wellbeing initiatives

Hybrid working arrangements

Reimbursement for home office equipment

Qualifications

• 3+ years' of experience in an operations role reviewing loan documentation.
• Experience with Loan IQ and payment settlement mechanics.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support senior secured financing for shipowners globally.
• Coordinating client onboarding, settlements, and funding.
• Booking positions in Loan IQ and implementing portfolio management processes.

Skills

Operational role experience

Loan IQ

MS Office proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Shipping Finance – Transaction and Account Analyst

Our Transaction and Account Management team in Macquarie Commodities and Global Markets is responsible for loan administration and the ongoing operational management of business transactions from conception to maturity. This involves coordinating client onboarding, settlements and funding, booking all positions in our loans management system, Loan IQ, and implementing processes and platform solutions for ongoing portfolio management.

At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 31 markets and with 56 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes.

What role will you play?

As a part of the Specialised and Asset Finance Shipping Finance business line, you will support senior secured financing to shipowners and lessors globally. You will work closely with team members in London, Dublin, Zurich, and New York, providing innovative and tailored solutions to owners in the commodity shipping segments, including tankers, dry bulk, gas, and container shipping, as well as offshore industry service vessels. This involves the coordination of client onboarding, settlements and funding, booking of all positions in our loans management system - Loan IQ - and the implementation of processes and platform solutions for ongoing portfolio management.

What you offer

• 3+ years' of experience in an operations role, reviewing loan and supporting documentation for booking purposes
• Prior experience with Loan IQ and payment settlement mechanics
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel
• High accuracy, strong numeracy, and excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and collaborate as part of a dynamic and global team

We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply.

What we offer

At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year and a minimum of 25 days of annual leave.
• 26 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of paid transition leave upon return to work and 6 weeks’ paid leave for secondary caregivers
• Paid fertility leave for those undergoing or supporting fertility treatment
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Access to a wide range of salary sacrificing options
• Benefits and initiatives to support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing including, comprehensive medical and life insurance cover
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program, a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Access to company funded emergency and backup dependent care services
• Recognition and service awards
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About Commodities and Global Markets

Commodities and Global Markets is a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base across Commodities, Financial Markets and Asset Finance.

Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply regardless of their identity, including age, disability, neurodiversity, gender (including gender identity or expression), sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, parental status, race (including ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, or socio-economic background. We welcome further discussions on how you can feel included and belong at Macquarie as you progress through our recruitment process.
Our aim is to provide reasonable adjustments to individuals as required during the recruitment process and in the course of employment. If you require additional assistance, please let us know during the application process.