Senior Associate - Loan Agency Services
Alter Domus
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Act as a primary owner of assigned deals.
- Work with Loan Agency support staff to manage and communicate deal information to the borrower and lending group.
- Review and negotiate administrative issues within credit agreements.
- Oversee the maintenance of the agency system to reflect attributes of each credit agreement and related governing documents.
- Oversee the calculation, invoicing, and disbursement of all deal-related fees; Assume responsibility 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 processing of loan/facility-related activity, including rollovers, rate settings, conversions, prepayments, assignments, amendments, waivers, et cetera0
- 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, ensuring compliance with the terms of the credit agreement and other governing documents.
- Maintain expert knowledge of all relevant portfolios and deal-related documentation.
- Train and coach support staff on the life cycle of a loan, deal documentation, industry standards, and professional communication and execution of client workflow deliverables.
- Exhibit an elevated level of professionalism and a client-focused approach that is responsive, proactive, accountable, and reliable, adjusting communication appropriately for various levels and parties.
- 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 skills to understand loan information to successfully resolve exceptions.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or economics (or commensurate work experience).
- 3+ years of investment management operations experience or bank loan agency/syndication experience.
- Ability to quickly learn new concepts and independently research and resolve issues.
- Ability to collaborate with internal groups and external clients.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to excel in a deadline-driven environment.
- Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and follow-through.
- Demonstrated analytic skills, strong working knowledge of fundamental financial/accounting/business concepts, and a 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 and graduation 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