Senior Analyst - Loan Closure

Loan Settlement & Trade Management Oversee all bank loan settlements for assigned issuers across primary and secondary markets. Manage open trades with counterparties and agents to ensure timely execution and closure. Monitor and drive settlement lifecycle from trade capture to completion. Maintain and track weekly open trade reports and settlement status. Cash & Operational Management Manage cash positioning across warehouses and funds ahead of settlement deadlines. Coordinate funding requirements to ensure seamless settlement execution. Stakeholder Collaboration Work closely with trading desks, legal teams, vendors, and external clients to facilitate loan settlements. Liaise with third-party vendors to resolve settlement-related queries and discrepancies. Documentation & Legal Coordination Review syndicated credit agreements with a focus on transfer mechanics and confidentiality provisions. Draft, review, and interpret key loan documents, including: LMA standard documents Trade confirmations Assignment agreements Participation agreements Proceeds letters Cash collateral agreements Multilateral netting agreements Process NDAs in coordination with legal and trading teams. Risk Management & Issue Resolution Identify and escalate issues related to trade economics, documentation, fees, or settlement delays. Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements and internal control procedures. Reporting & Analytics Generate and analyze key metrics and MIS reports for front-office stakeholders. Provide daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on trade pipelines and settlement performance. Portfolio Management Manage a diverse portfolio of loan trades across multiple business lines. Drive initiatives to reduce settlement timelines and improve operational efficiency. Strong understanding of loan markets (primary & secondary, par & distressed). Familiarity with LMA/LSTA documentation standards. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools. Experience working in buy-side operations, loan servicing, or credit operations. Knowledge of syndicated loan lifecycle and settlement platforms.