Scope and Responsibilities
The Operations analyst will be a member of our Investment Operations – Public. He/ She will assist in the Bank debt processing related to Syndicated and private loans traded by the US Investment teams across all strategies.
Responsibilities will include:
- Monitor Bank loan servicing events and ensure activity is processed accurately and timely across multiple accounts, funds, and special purpose vehicles
- Monitor data feeds and resolve exceptions to ensure activity is reflected accurately by end of day.
- Process drawdown/paydowns/rollovers requests, including validating amounts across lenders, obtaining approvals, and coordinating payment.
- Work with the Bank Debt settlement team to ensure events taking place between trade and settlement are accounted for and properly attributed to the settlement of trades.
- Work with the Corporate Actions team to ensure events are captured and processed timely and accurately.
- Work with Agents, Custodians, and other parties to effectively research and resolve reported cash, position, and loan attribute breaks
- Actively participates/leads projects, collaborates and provides valuable input with the various stakeholders, both internal and external.
Experience
- Strong fixed income product knowledge particularly Bank Debts
- 1-2 years relevant operations experience; specific expertise and knowledge of syndicated and private loans.
- Interacting with front office personnel, accounting teams, agents, and custodian banks.
- Using industry utilities and software platforms such as Wall Street Office, ClearPar, and SS&C Loans
- Comprehensive knowledge of agent notices including activity types and formats.
- Proficiency in the use Markit.
- Experience in working with brokers, custodians and agent banks
- Experience in the use of Geneva accounting system is preferred.
- Proficiency in Excel with the capability to use advanced functions to perform calculations and reconciliations.
- General computer literacy and a strong working knowledge of Microsoft office.
- Outstanding analytic and organizational skills.
Personal Attributes
- The successful candidate will have outstanding initiative in identifying problems and must have a strong work ethic.
- Be responsible with a strong sense of dedication.
- He/ She must be able to adapt quickly to changes in workflow to maintain business continuity.
- The candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with individuals across all levels.
- He/ She will be team-oriented and must possess strong integrity and professionalism.
- Understands the value of diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive culture in all aspects of working life.
Education
- Educated to degree standard or equivalent.
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