G MASS is partnering with a leading global bank to hire a permanent Assistant Vice President into its Loan Agency Transaction Management team in London. The team onboards, closes and manages syndicated loan facilities where the bank acts as Facility, Global, Intercreditor or Security Agent.
The AVP provides technical leadership across documentation, deal closing and agency events, ensuring every obligation the bank accepts as agent can be delivered and controlled. They work closely with borrowers, lenders, Front Office, Legal, Compliance and the Loan Agency Administration team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the operational review and negotiation of facility agreements, common terms agreements, intercreditor agreements and security documents.
- Confirm that agency obligations are operationally deliverable and obtain the required internal reviews and sign-off before closing.
- Oversee deal onboarding and closing, including conditions precedent, deal set-up, lender records and agency controls.
- Manage amendments, consents, waivers, margin changes, covenant monitoring and agency notices, keeping DebtDomain records accurate.
- Support Security Agent and Account Bank responsibilities from an operational perspective.
- Work with Loan Agency Administration so drawdowns, rollovers, repayments, fees and loan trades are processed accurately and on time.
- Identify and escalate documentation, operational and conduct risks, and support incident review and remediation.
- Allocate and review the work of Associates and Analysts, coach the team and provide senior cover.
- Drive improvements to processes, controls, management information and technology across Loan Agency.
Requirements
- Strong practical experience in syndicated lending, loan agency or a closely related loans function.
- Experience reviewing complex syndicated loan documentation from an operational or agency perspective.
- Good understanding of Facility, Security and Intercreditor Agent responsibilities.
- Experience managing closings, conditions precedent, amendments, consents, waivers and covenants.
- Experience with DebtDomain or a comparable syndicated loan platform.
- Strong risk and control awareness and confident communication with borrowers, lenders and advisers.
- Experience coaching or reviewing the work of less experienced colleagues.
- Account Bank, loan trading or process automation experience is an advantage.
Benefits
Permanent role with competitive salary and discretionary bonus, non-contributory pension, 27 days' annual leave and hybrid working.
Loan Agency Transaction Management - AVP - G MASS Consulting in London employer: G MASS Consulting
G MASS Consulting is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and independence, particularly in the regulated insurance sector. Employees benefit from hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies like SharePoint and Power Platform, alongside opportunities for professional growth and contract extensions. Located in a vibrant area, the company prioritises employee well-being and collaboration, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
