Loan Syndication - Reconciliation Team - Lead

Role Overview

Loan Syndication Reconciliation & Settlement team

Key Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Oversight

• Lead and manage the Reconciliation & Settlement team within Loan Syndication.

• Provide guidance, mentoring, and performance management to ensure high-quality output.
• Drive process improvements and automation to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Operational Execution

• Oversee the end-to-end loan lifecycle activities

  , including:

• Paydowns

  – tracking, processing, and reconciling scheduled and unscheduled loan paydowns.

• Drawdowns

  – ensuring accurate funding of borrower requests in line with facility agreements.

• Rollovers

  – handling extensions and rollovers of loan tranches.

• Syndication Settlements

  – coordinating primary and secondary loan trade settlements.
• Ensure all bookings and reconciliations are accurately captured in

  WSO

  and aligned with internal systems.
• Manage cash flow tracking and settlement to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

• Reconciliation & Controls

• Perform daily position and cash reconciliations with counterparties, agents, and custodians.

• Investigate and resolve breaks, discrepancies, and trade mismatches promptly.
• Monitor exceptions and escalate potential risks to management.

• Stakeholder Management

• Partner with Front Office, Trading, Sales, Product Control, and Risk to ensure smooth loan operations.

• Liaise with Agent Banks, custodians, and external counterparties for settlement and reconciliation queries.
• Act as a key contact point for audit, compliance, and regulatory inquiries related to loan operations.

• Process Improvement

• Develop, document, and enforce policies and procedures for the Loan Syndication settlement process.

• Drive automation initiatives and system enhancements within

  WSO

  and related platforms.
• Proactively identify opportunities to strengthen operational controls and mitigate risk.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in

  Loan Operations / Loan Syndication

  , with at least 3 years in a

  leadership role

  .
• Strong knowledge of

  WSO

  and its integration in loan lifecycle management.
• In-depth understanding of

  loan syndication processes

  , including paydowns, drawdowns, rollovers, and settlements.
• Proven ability to manage reconciliation, settlement, and operational risk functions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership, team management, and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities for managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.