Fund Services Analyst - Bank Loan

About the Role:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to join our Fund Services team as a Bank Loan Reconciliation Analyst. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of bank loan positions and cash activities by performing daily reconciliations between internal systems and external counterparties or agent banks. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity of financial data and supporting timely NAV (Net Asset Value) calculations for investment funds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly reconciliations of bank loan positions and related cash flows.
• Compare internal records with data from custodians, agent banks, or administrators to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Investigate and resolve breaks by liaising with internal teams (e.g., accounting, middle office, front office) and external parties (e.g., custodians, agents).
• Monitor trade lifecycle events such as settlements, paydowns, interest payments, and corporate actions on bank loans.
• Ensure timely escalation of unresolved issues or aging breaks to senior team members or management.
• Assist in audit requests and provide backup documentation as required.
• Maintain proper documentation of reconciliation processes and findings for compliance and audit trails.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation efforts to enhance operational efficiency and controls.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in fund accounting, investment operations, or reconciliation within the asset management or financial services industry.
• Strong understanding of bank loan instruments and trade lifecycle events.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with reconciliation tools or fund accounting systems is a plus (e.g., Geneva, Advent, Eagle, Wall Street Office).
• High attention to detail and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with syndicated bank loans, private debt, or alternative asset classes.
• Knowledge of NAV calculation processes and fund structures.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in fund services.

Work Schedule -

• Monday to Friday - UK shift