Senior Loans Administrator
📍 City of London | 🏦 International Bank | 💼 Full-Time (Office-Based)
💰 Salary: Competitive (TBC)
An established international bank in the City of London is seeking an experienced Senior Loans Administrator to join its Banking Operations team. This is a key role supporting the leadership of the Loans Administration function while ensuring the smooth and compliant execution of a broad range of commercial lending products.
You will work closely with the Head of Department to oversee daily operational activities, provide leadership within the team, and ensure loan transactions are processed accurately and efficiently in line with internal policies and market standards.
Key Responsibilities
🔹 Team Leadership & Oversight
- Support the Head of Department in leading the Loans Administration team
- Assist with recruitment, training, performance appraisals, and career development for team members
- Authorise departmental work in line with A-signatory authority levels
- Help manage and oversee the department’s day-to-day operational workload
🔹 Risk, Compliance & Process Governance
- Ensure strong awareness and adherence to risk and compliance requirements across the team
- Assist with reviewing and updating departmental procedures, process maps, and PSPs to align with Group standards and policies
🔹 Loan Operations
Maintain a full understanding of core Loans Administration processes, including:
- Drawdowns
- Rate fixes and rollovers
- Fees and transfers
- Prepayments and cancellations
- Notices and advices
🔹 Facility & Product Coverage
Review facility documentation and assess operational feasibility in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across products including:
- Syndicated participations (Term Loans, RCFs, Borrowing Base financing)
- Bilateral committed and uncommitted facilities
- Islamic financing structures
- Master Participation Agreements
- Insurance-related facilities
Requirements
✔ Strong knowledge of loan products and standard market documentation
✔ Ability to interpret operational policies, analyse issues, and implement solutions
✔ Strong numerical and analytical skills with high attention to detail
✔ Minimum 5 years’ experience in banking operations, ideally within an international banking environment
✔ Experience with commercial lending and loan administration processes
✔ Previous team leadership or managerial experience preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for a Loans Operations professional looking to step into a senior role within a reputable international banking environment in the City.
📩 If you would like to learn more or apply confidentially, please get in touch.
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