
Loan Agency Services, Account Manager (Private Credit)
- Chicago, IL
- $60,000-105,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for team structure and deal distribution within team including managing capacity.
- Ensure team is following procedures, checklists, and exception reports and outstanding invoices are addressed.
- Accountable for all aspects of assigned clients including regular follow-up and annual client visits.
- Thorough knowledge of requirements for all deals within the team with a heavy focus on unique deal characteristics and regulatory requirements.
- Ensure automation for existing deals and ongoing efforts for additional automation and standardization of processes across team.
- High-level review of complex administrative issues within Credit Agreements.
- Oversee the updating of the Agency system to reflect attributes of each credit agreement and related governing documents.
- High-level overview of the calculation, invoicing and disbursement of all deal related fees.
- Responsible for the coordination of funds movement related to initial funding and closing, managing closings for lenders transferring positions by assignment, and working closely with the borrower and lending group.
- Oversee ongoing maintenance of facility commitments and the processing of loan/facility-related activity; including rollovers, rate settings, conversions, prepayments, assignments, amendments, waivers, etc.
- Oversee accurate and timely collection and disbursement of interest/principal/fee payments to lenders. Ensure collection of new borrowings from lenders and disbursement to borrower
- Act as senior liaison between borrowers and lenders; ensure compliance with the terms of the Credit Agreement and other governing documents
- Maintain expert knowledge of all relevant portfolios and deal related documentation.
- Directly manage, train and coach support staff on the life cycle of a loan, deal documentation, industry standards, professional communication and client workflow deliverables and execution.
- Exhibit a high level of professionalism and a client-focused approach that is responsive, proactive, accountable and reliable. Adjust communication appropriately for various levels and parties.
- Demonstrable ability to learn new concepts quickly and independently research and resolve issues.
- Work in a dynamic team environment and participate in strategic initiatives identifying and implementing best practices and operational efficiencies.
- Use judgment, interpretation and problem-solving to understand loan information in order to successfully resolve exceptions.
- Excel in a deadline-driven environment, highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and follow through.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or economics or related field, or commensurate work experience.
- 5+ years of investment management operations experience or bank loan agency/syndication experience.
- Ability to independently research and resolve complex problems.
- Ability to collaborate with internal groups and external clients; strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Demonstrated analytic skills, strong working knowledge of fundamental financial/accounting/business concepts and a strong, proactive interest in learning and mastering new concepts.
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience, knowledge or familiarity with Bloomberg, performance systems, and other loan research and analysis tools.
- Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave
- Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave
- Continuous mentoring along your career progression
- Active sports, events and social committees across our offices
- Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program
- The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan
- Plus additional local benefits depending on your location