Junior Transaction Manager (Loans)

GLAS; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Paid annual leave

Private medical insurance

Career development support

Job summary

GLAS in Singapore is seeking a confident, self-motivated professional to support our expanding Asia team, based in the Singapore office. You will initially manage a portfolio of up to 45 of our less complex loan transactions, working closely with senior team members as you progress toward promotion to Transaction Manager.

You will perform KYC, review transaction documents, monitor covenants and maintain relationships with clients and market participants, while representing GLAS at meetings and

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a loan management role for a bank or trustee service provider.
• Degree-level education in law or finance preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and general office software.

Responsibilities

• Ongoing management of a portfolio of loan-related transactions.
• Ensure accurate KYC processing with Due Diligence team.
• Review loan and security documents and monitor covenants.
• Collaborate with senior team members on more complex transactions.
• Maintain client relationships and participate in client meetings and industry events.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Organisation

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in law or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

About GLAS

GLAS is an award-winning independent debt administration services company providing, amongst other services, loan agency, security agency and corporate trustee services in the international debt capital markets.

Location: Singapore

Salary: Competitive

Classification: Full-Time

About GLAS

GLAS is an award-winning independent debt administration services company providing, amongst other services, loan agency, security agency and corporate trustee services in the international debt capital markets.

With its origins in acting in complex restructuring transactions, GLAS' work covers a broad range of transactions ranging from direct lending with banks and debt funds to high yield bond issuances and complex debt restructurings. GLAS' services are delivered in connection with corporate debt, acquisition finance, project and infrastructure finance and sponsor and corporate-led leveraged finance transactions.

The business currently comprises more than 550 professionals servicing over 7000 transactions across its global platform. GLAS currently has offices in London, Sydney, New York, New Jersey, Brisbane, Melbourne, Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, Rome, Milan, Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore.

An opportunity has arisen to join this growing and dynamic firm to support and develop GLAS’s growing business in Asia.

Position Summary

We seek a confident, flexible and self-motivated individual to support our expanding Asia team, based in our Singapore office.

You will initially be responsible for the ongoing management of a portfolio of up to 45 of our less complex loan transactions, working closely with more senior team members. As your familiarity with various transaction types increases, the structure of your portfolio will evolve until you are ready for promotion to the role of Transaction Manager.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the ongoing management of a portfolio of loan-related transactions.
• Ensuring efficient completion of GLAS’s KYC processes for relevant parties, in conjunction with GLAS’s Due Diligence team.
• Ongoing review of loan and security related transaction documents.
• Covenant monitoring through the collection and analysis of financial statements and information, with immediate distribution and posting of required documentation to the lender group.
• Facilitating deal amendments and handling the collection of lender votes within required timeframes.
• Facilitating obligor accessions.
• Ensuring timely updates of relevant GLAS internal systems and databases.
• Shadowing senior team members on more complex transactions.
• Responding promptly to queries and requests from transaction counterparties, providing exceptional customer service.
• Establishing and maintaining key relationships with clients and other market participants, developing the GLAS reputation in the Asia market.
• Attendance at client meetings and industry conferences to assist with GLAS marketing and sales strategies.
• Adhering to all relevant GLAS policies and procedures.
• Actively participating and engaging in team and company projects.
• Collaborating consultatively with other team members on projects as assigned.

Experience And Qualifications

• At least 1-2 years’ experience in a loan management role for a bank or other trustee service provider.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.
• Highly organised with a “can do” attitude.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and general office software.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills (both oral and written).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Educated to at least degree level (ideally in law or finance).

Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus discretionary annual bonus
• Paid annual leave plus Singapore public holidays
• Long service award
• Career development and study support available
• Private medical insurance

It’s our people who make GLAS successful and we strive to recruit and retain the best people and operate in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity. We recognise that a more inclusive workplace allows ideas and a variety of points of view to trigger discussions or deliver innovative results.

We want people at GLAS to be successful - we are committed in your career development. We truly believe in and live by our values of stepping in, stepping up and standing out.

In addition to our commitment to a diverse workforce we are also happy to talk about flexible working to support work life balance.