The Agent Services team performs as a Syndicated Loans Agency operations team for our client base, performing all operational tasks to support both the borrower and lenders. Acting as an agent is a varied and highly visible role requiring accuracy and the understanding of complex deal mechanics.
The Impact:
SP Global are seeking a motivated Senior Analyst to work within the Agent Services team administering the lending portfolios for our client base. The individual will be responsible for the lifecycle events of the deals, communicating with our clients, their borrowers and the lending syndicate members. Additional responsibilities include partnering with other SP Global business lines to drive continued progress of the regions to support the global operating model and local client base.
Responsibilities:
- Executing the operational requirements to manage the lifecycle events of a syndicated loan
- Supporting more junior members of staff with any complexities within the deal/portfolio
- Interpreting the underlying legal documents to ensure the deal and its members are managed in compliance with the terms
- Answering client, borrower and lender queries in a timely manner
- Financial analysis of deals to ensure accruals and pricing mechanics are correct
- Management of outstanding work items in line with expected Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Ensuring a high level of accuracy to minimize operational risk within the lending portfolio
What Were Looking For:
Business Competencies
Education and experience
- BA or BS or equivalent experience
- Finance specialism preferred
- 3 year+ of relative business experience
Commercial awareness
- Banking or investment industry experience
- Customer relations experience
- SP Market Intelligence product suite knowledge preferable (WSO, iLevel, Thinkfolio, EDM)
Personal Competencies
Personal impact
- Strong work ethic organized, detail oriented, analytical, task driven
- Good problem-solving initiative
- Ability and willingness to learn complex processes
- Work collaboratively with other teams and product lines globally to support and develop the business operating model
Communication
- Robust, business-level verbal and written communication skills are required.
Teamwork
- Able to effectively manage individual responsibilities whilst continuing to provide support to the wider team
- Provide support and training to less experienced members of the team
- Ability to work effectively alongside others and communicate well with stakeholders at varying degrees of seniority