Analyst, Loan Administration

Antares Capital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Antares Capital is seeking an entry-level Analyst, Loan Administration to support daily loan activity and ensure accurate, timely recording in WSO. The role includes training and mentorship from experienced team members while developing knowledge of loan lifecycle events and operational processes.

Responsibilities include processing fundings, paydowns, interest accruals, and routine communications with agents, trustees, and counterparties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field or internship experience.
• 1–3 years of experience in loan administration or related field.
• Strong interest in financial markets and lending products.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine loan lifecycle events such as fundings, paydowns, interest accruals and payments, and fees.
• Perform daily checks to ensure loan activity is accurately recorded and aligned with SOPs.
• Assist in researching breaks or discrepancies related to loan activity with senior staff.
• Review documentation related to loan activity and process accordingly.
• Interact with external agents, trustees, custodians, and counterparties on routine matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Financial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Tools

Wall Street Office (WSO)

Job description

Job Description

The Loan Administration team is a critical part of Antares, responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and controlled processing of investment activity across the firm's managed portfolios. The Analyst, Loan Administration supports the day-to-day administration of loan activity and assists in ensuring loan transactions and lifecycle events are accurately recorded in Wall Street Office (WSO) in accordance with documented processes and control standards.

This is an entry-level role designed for an individual beginning their career in loan administration, investment operations, or financial services. The Analyst will receive training, mentorship, and oversight from experienced team members while developing knowledge of loan lifecycle events, operational processes, and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine loan lifecycle events such as fundings, paydowns, interest accruals and payments, and fees, escalating more complex transactions as appropriate.
• Perform daily checks and reviews to ensure loan activity is accurately recorded, complete, and in line with documented processes.
• Assist in researching and resolving breaks, discrepancies, or inquiries related to loan activity in partnership with senior team members.
• Review supporting documentation related to loan activity, notices, and agent communications and process activity accordingly.
• Interact with external agents, trustees, custodians, and counterparties on routine operational matters under guidance from senior staff.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and elevate process gaps, issues, or uncertainties to management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant internship experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in loan administration, investment operations, banking operations, financial services, or a related field.
• Strong interest in financial markets, lending products, and investment operations.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems, processes, and financial concepts quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

Preferred:

• Internship, coursework, or academic exposure related to finance, accounting, banking, investments, or operations.
• Exposure to Wall Street Office (WSO) or other financial operations platforms.
• Familiarity with loan products, syndicated lending, private credit, or alternative investments.
• Experience working in a professional office or team-based environment.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and control standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities.

  Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and decision making: Demonstrates a baseline understanding of team, stakeholder and firm priorities and leverages resources to build appropriate industry expertise
  • Applies business understanding and an understanding of team goals to work product to execute tasks using a structured and logical approach and makes quality decisions within established guidelines
  • Is able to incorporate data and new information with guidance and escalates novel situations or cross-team issues appropriately
  • Drives execution and results: Keeps assigned work progressing by confirming expectations, prioritizing and managing tasks to deadlines and promptly surfacing barriers with possible solutions to ensure timely handoffs to downstream partners
  • Follows team standard operating procedures with a focus on relevant KPIs
  • Cultivates strategic relationships and influence: Establishes working relationships with peers and stakeholders and demonstrates awareness of those relationships when asking questions, analyzing information, sharing insights and delivering work product
  • Structures straightforward information effectively using a professional tone, responds promptly to requests and delivers assigned work aligned to expectations
  • Fosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence: Demonstrates inclusive behavior, engages respectfully with others and contributes to positive team culture
  • Demonstrates respectful collaboration and inclusive behavior by sharing information openly, supporting team discussions and problem solving and aligning day-to-day work to shared goals to contribute to positive outcomes
  • Masters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset: Builds personal effectiveness by responding to feedback and participating in learning opportunities
  • Demonstrates subject matter expertise and reliability in delivering results, earning trust from senior leadership, peers and teams
  • Takes ownership in chal