Loan Business Manager

Leadervest; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential capital markets firm in New York City seeks a Loan Business and Operations Manager to support structured finance transactions. This hybrid role involves providing operational support to sales and capital markets teams, reviewing loan documentation, and ensuring operational readiness. Ideal candidates have over 3 years of experience in structured finance or loan operations, and excel in fast-paced environments. Direct exposure to structured finance transactions and a focus on compliance and operational support are key aspects of this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured finance, securitized lending, or loan operations.
• Hands-on experience reviewing loan agreements and structured finance documentation.
• Strong understanding of loan lifecycle operations, including funding and settlements.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational support to sales and capital markets teams.
• Coordinate transaction workflows for structured finance transactions.
• Act as a key liaison between sales, legal, and credit teams.

Skills

Structured finance

Loan operations

Project management

Business analysis

Attention to detail

Communication with stakeholders

Job description

A confidential capital markets firm in New York City is seeking an Loan Business and Operations Manager to support a high-volume structured finance and securitized lender on a variety of projects. This Loan Business and Operations Manager role sits at the intersection of sales support, loan operations, project management, and transaction execution, playing a critical role in ensuring accuracy, speed, and control across complex financing transactions.

The ideal Loan Business and Operations Manager candidate brings hands-on experience with loan agreements, structured products, and securitized assets, and thrives in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment. This is a hybrid role offering meaningful exposure to front-office teams while maintaining a strong operational and risk focus.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and documentation support to sales, origination, and capital markets teams throughout the deal lifecycle.
• Coordinate transaction workflows for structured finance and securitized loan transactions, ensuring timely execution.
• Act as a key liaison between sales, legal, credit, treasury, and external counterparties.

Loan Agreement & Documentation Review

• Review and analyze loan agreements, credit agreements, and securitization documentation to ensure operational readiness and compliance.
• Support deal closings by validating terms, funding mechanics, payment structures, and reporting requirements.
• Identify discrepancies, operational risks, and documentation issues prior to execution.

Operations & Post-Closing Support

• Support loan boarding, settlement, and ongoing servicing for structured and securitized assets.
• Ensure accurate setup of loan terms, payment waterfalls, covenants, and reporting schedules.
• Assist with ongoing portfolio maintenance, amendments, and investor reporting coordination.

Structured Finance & Capital Markets Operations

• Support operational processes related to ABS, structured credit, warehouse facilities, and securitized loan portfolios.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure operational alignment with transaction structures.
• Contribute to process improvements, controls, and documentation standards in a growing platform.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in structured finance, securitized lending, capital markets operations, audit, project management, business analyst roles, or loan operations.
• Hands-on experience reviewing or supporting loan agreements, structured finance documentation, or credit facilities.
• Strong understanding of loan lifecycle operations, including funding, settlements, and post-closing support.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and execution skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exposure to ABS, securitizations, warehouse facilities, or structured credit products.
• Experience supporting sales or front-office teams in a capital markets environment.
• Familiarity with legal documentation workflows and coordination with internal or external counsel.
• Experience working in hybrid or consulting-based roles.
• Strong operational mindset with deal execution focus
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously
• Clear communication with sales, legal, and operations stakeholders
• Comfort operating in ambiguity and high-growth environments
• Strong judgment and risk awareness

Why This Role

• Direct exposure to structured finance and securitized loan transactions
• Hybrid NYC role with strong learning and growth opportunity
• Fast-paced environment with visibility across sales, operations, and legal teams

This search is confidential. All applications and inquiries will be handled discreetly.