Principal Loan Closer

Unitedlex; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedLex in Bengaluru is seeking an experienced Trade Settlements Analyst to coordinate settlements in the Syndicated Loan Market. You will liaise with counterparties and administrative agents on primary, par and distressed trades, and manage settled and cash balances to schedule closings.

This role requires deep knowledge of loan products, trade life cycle, and strong attention to detail to ensure 100% SLA compliance and accurate reporting.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of relevant experience in loan settlements.
• Strong knowledge of Loan products: Fixed Income, Derivatives, Bonds.
• Understanding of Trade life cycle and Front/Middle/Back Office roles.
• Experience with ClearPar or Loan IQ is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trade settlements in the Syndicated Loan Market with counterparties and agents.
• Handle settlement of new issue and par loan trades.
• Manage complex trades (revolvers, LC, paydowns, drawdowns, rollovers, amendments, corporate actions, repricing).
• Draft loan trade settlement documents and transfer papers when not settling electronically.
• Monitor PnL and resolve discrepancies; escalate as needed.
• Review audit confirmations from counterparties.
• Identify and implement process improvements to mitigate risk.
• Ensure 100% compliance with client SLAs.
• Work on additional projects as needed.

Skills

Loan settlements

Syndicated loans

Trade lifecycle

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

ClearPar

Loan IQ

Job description

About the Company

UnitedLex is committed to providing innovative solutions in the legal and business services sectors, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence.

About the Role

The role needs to Coordinate trade settlements in the Syndicated Loan Market, liaise with counterparties and administrative agents on new issue trades and par trades. Manage both settled balances and cash balances to schedule trade closings with counterparties.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trade settlements in the Syndicated Loan Market: liaise with counterparties and administrative agents on primary, par and distressed secondary trades.
• Handle settlement of new issue & par loan trades.
• Handle complex trades/activities like revolver, LC, Paydowns, Drawdowns, Rollovers, Amendments, Corporate Actions, and Repricing transactions.
• Draft loan trade settlement documentation Trade confirmations, Transfer Documents, Funding Memo when not settling via electronic settlement platform.
• Manage amendments, non-pro-rata paydown, and other corporate action events.
• Closely monitoring any PnL breaks generated during trade settlement.
• Troubleshoot, timely escalation, and solve problems that arise from trade discrepancies.
• Reviewing Audit confirmation requests from various counterparties.
• Seek to improve operations procedures and controls within the group. Identify & timely action to mitigate risk.
• Attention to detail/ high level of accuracy and 100% compliance to client SLAs.
• Perform other projects as needed.

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience.
• Good understanding of Loan and other financial products (Fixed Income, Derivatives, Bonds).
• Knowledge of LSTA/LMA Guidelines will be an advantage.
• Understanding of different Loan facilities: Term Loan, Revolver, Delayed Draw, LC is advantageous.
• Candidate should have knowledge of Trade life cycle & roles of Front, Middle and Back Office.
• Prior working experience on ClearPar, Loan IQ.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail/ high level of accuracy and 100% compliance to client SLA’s.
• Must be well organized & ability to multitask to complete all aspects of this role and to meet deadlines.

Work Conditions

• 9 hr. shift between 5:30pm to 2:30am Monday to Friday.
• Adhere to UnitedLex and Client confidentiality and information security policies.
• Work location: Banglore.
• Work from office is mandate.
• Depending on client and operational requirements the holiday calendar may be of the client location, UnitedLex India holiday list or a hybrid of the two.
• Valid passport holders will be preferred.
• Based on business requirements, domestic and international travel requirements may apply which may vary anywhere from a few days to up to 3 months.