Loan Trades Settlements Officer

ABOUT IQ-EQ  

We’re a leading Investor Services group offering end-to-end services in administration, accounting, reporting, regulatory and compliance needs of the investment sector worldwide.  We employ a global workforce of 6,500+ people across 24 jurisdictions  and have assets under administration (AUA) exceeding  US$857 billion . We work with 13 of the world’s top-15 private equity firms. 

Our services are underpinned by a Group-wide commitment to ESG and best-in-class technology including a global data platform and innovative proprietary tools supported by in-house experts. 

Above all, what makes us different is our people. Operating as trusted partners to our clients, we deliver intelligent solutions through a combination of technical expertise and strong relationships based on deep client understanding. 

We’re driven by our Group purpose, to power people and possibilities.  

Job Description

THIS ROLE

The Loan Settlement Analyst is responsible for supporting the loan closing process, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate, and facilitating the efficient and timely closing of LMA and LSTA loans in European and North American Market. This role involves working closely with counterparties, loan agents and clients to ensure timely and accurate trade settlements mainly on S&P loan closing platform- ClearPar.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Loan Documentation:
   • Review loan closing documents (confirms/ transfer certs and funding memos) for accuracy and compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
   • Ensure all necessary documentation is reviewed for errors, missing or incorrect information and fixed before the execution date.
   • Organize and maintain loan files, ensuring all documentation is filed correctly and promptly.
2. Communication and Coordination:
   • Communicate with Clients, Counterparties and Agents to gather necessary information and resolve any discrepancies that arise during the closing process
   • Provide status updates to relevant parties throughout the closing process and maintain and prepare a status report.
3. Compliance and Quality Control:
   • Verify that all loan conditions and stipulations are satisfied prior to closing.
   • Ensure client elections on AA and Loan Transfer Certificates are populated in line with requirements
   • Conduct quality control reviews of closing documents to identify and correct errors in time before execution.
4. Customer Service:
   • Provide excellent customer service to clients by addressing their questions and concerns promptly and professionally.
   • Assist clients with understanding the loan closing process and requirements.
   • Facilitate smooth and efficient loan closings, ensuring a positive experience for clients.
5. Administrative Support:
   • Assist with administrative tasks such as data entry, filing, and document management.
   • Support Senior Settlement Analysts and the Client Managers with special projects and tasks as needed.
   • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of loan products, services, and industry trends.

Qualifications

ABOUT YOU

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a relevant field of study
• 2+ years’ experience in general investment operations, ideally in a middle office or other transaction-facing role
• Knowledge of financial data providers such as Bloomberg and ClearPar desirable, but not essential
• General understanding of trade lifecycle and LMA settlements
• Knowledge of credit investments, particularly bank loans
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to multi-task, and oversee a high volume of work

Strong work ethic with the ability to quickly grasp key concepts

Additional Information

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU AND THE ENVIRONMENT  

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders – including our employees, clients, and local communities – while also reducing our impact on our natural environment.

There is always more we can, and should do, to improve – whether in relation to our people, our clients, our planet, or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable and diverse culture for our people, led by our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion steering committee. 

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees’ careers, while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6,500+ employees - from 94 nationalities, across 24 countries - to each achieve their potential. Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund, in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced. 

We’re committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients’ sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. We’re emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.