Warehouse Loan Operations Associate

Guggenheim Securities; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Guggenheim Asset-Backed Finance Company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Loan Operations Associate to support critical warehouse lending functions within Structured Products. This role focuses on operational execution and day-to-day transaction support, managing loan closing processes, agent relationships, and transaction workflows under the direction of senior team members.

The ideal candidate will be a results-driven professional with strong technical skills and the ability to thrive in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in loan closing and structured finance operations.
• Proven track record in warehouse lending or asset-backed finance.
• Proficiency with ClearPar or comparable loan management systems.
• Experience with virtual data room administration.
• Expert-level Excel and Access skills.
• Bloomberg terminal knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute loan closing and settlement activities.
• Process draw requests and borrowing base calculations.
• Coordinate with legal on conditions precedent.
• Support loan settlement funding and reconciliations.
• Manage trade settlement flows and platform reconciliations.
• Prepare investor reporting and compliance documentation.
• Collaborate with origination, portfolio management, Ops/Treasury, Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Business Operations teams.
• Reconcile and process third-party invoicing.

Skills

Structured finance

Loan closing

Waterfall calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ClearPar

Excel

Access

Bloomberg

Data room

Loan management systems

Job description

Job Description

Guggenheim Asset-Backed Finance Company

Position Summary

Guggenheim Asset-Backed Finance Company is seeking an experienced Warehouse Loan Operations Associate to support critical warehouse lending functions within Structured Products. This role focuses on operational execution and day-to-day transaction support, managing loan closing processes, agent relationships, and transaction workflows under the direction of senior team members. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven professional with strong technical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Essential Job Functions

Loan Operations & Settlement

• Execute loan closing processes and settlement activities
• Process and validate draw requests, including borrowing base calculations and covenant compliance
• Coordinate with legal counsel on borrowing conditions precedent
• Support loan settlement funding and reconciliation
• Manage trade settlement flows, platform reconciliations, and remediation of breaks

Agent & Partner Management

• Coordinate with Administrative Agents on reporting requirements and portfolio performance data
• Work with Paying Agents to process waterfall distributions and ensure transaction document compliance
• Assist in resolving agent-related issues and discrepancies, escalating to senior team member as needed
• Collaborate with outsource services and customers

Transaction & Documentation Support

• Administer loan system data and maintain accurate records
• Execute complex wire instructions and payment waterfalls
• Prepare investor reporting and compliance documentation
• Help maintain and document operational procedures
• Draft confidentiality agreements as needed

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Warehouse Origination, Portfolio Management, Ops/Treasury, Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Business Operational teams
• Reconcile and process third-party invoicing

Preferred Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required
• 3-5 years of hands-on experience in loan closing and structured finance operations
• Proven track record in warehouse lending or asset-backed finance

Technical Skills

• Understanding of structured finance mechanics, borrowing base structures, and waterfall calculations
• Proficiency with ClearPar or comparable loan management systems
• Experience with virtual data room administration
• Expert-level Microsoft Excel and Access skills
• Basic familiarity with Bloomberg terminal (preferred)

Core Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate across functions
• Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
• Excellent multi-tasking and organizational abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who operates with accountability and ownership

Work Location

• Currently, this role is expected to be in the New York office at least 4 days per week.

Salary

• Annual base salary between $120,000 - $130,000.
• The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.

About Us

Guggenheim Asset‑Backed Finance Company ("GABFC") is a registered investment adviser affiliated with Guggenheim Securities, the investment banking and capital markets business of Guggenheim Partners, a global investment and advisory firm. GABFC specializes in private investment grade asset-backed finance, advising clients on the origination, evaluation, structuring, and ongoing management of secured financing transactions across lender finance and operating asset finance. GABFC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.