Syndicated Loans Operations Manager

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world's largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers.

Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion.

That's why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply 'empower' you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience.

Take the lead and we'll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities.

For our business, for clients, and for you

Role: Syndicated Loans Operations Manager   

Location: Madrid

Department: Loan Agency (Transaction Management)

Employment Type: Full time Permanent

Role summary:

As a Syndicated Loans Operations Manager, you will be managing complex syndicated loan transactions from setup to completion, including monitoring borrower compliance, coordinating amendments and waivers, managing loan transfers, and liaising between lenders, borrowers, and advisors.

Key responsibilities:

• Monitor and control the periodic or one-off compliance by the borrower of all obligations and compulsory actions and milestones set forth in the financing agreements.

• Support, supervision and train other junior members of the team.

• Close and manage complex transactions.

• Set up new transactions using our Agency Management Monitoring Tool.

• Manage and coordinate our KYC requirements in respect of all lenders and borrowers for any new transaction.

• Manage and coordinate amendments or waiver processes until resolution.

• Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines.

• Assist the lenders in the decision-making processes when such intermediation is required and, in general, in any consultation related to the Financing.

• Coordinate, manage and register the communications and issues raised among borrowers, lenders, obligors and advisers of the Financing.

• Coordinate, organize and participate in meetings and conference calls required by the day-to-day management of the Agency.

• Manage and coordinate loan transfers between existing and new incoming lenders.

• Manage ad hoc distributions.

• Coordinate the agency duties with the Loans Administration and Business Development department and support the activity of the Loans Administration department when required.
 

Skills Required

• At least 6 years of experience in the banking / financial / legal advisory sector.

• Excellent work attitude, quick and willing learner and proficient team player.

• Eagerness to pay attention to detail and going the extra mile in all aspects of the role.

• Syndicated Loan Experience, ideally Middle office, Loan Administration background is a plus.

• Experience with Intralinks/ Debt domain or similar loans communication tools is an advantage.

• Spanish and C1 English a must.

• Excellent communication skills and professionalism.

• Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize tasks accordingly.

• Ability to take initiative and multitasking.

• Strong work ethic, a proactive approach and can-do mindset.

• Willingness to learn and get relevant experience in the syndicated loans sector.
 

What you will get in return:

• Private health insurance.

• Performance Bonus.

• Award System.

• 27 working days holiday + Public holidays

• Opportunities for professional development.

• Professional Development (CPD) and Study Guidance programs

• Positive and hospitable work environment.

• Opportunity to work with a diverse, agile and global team.

• Exposure to all aspects of the business and cross-jurisdiction.

• A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business + more

At Apex Group, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. In Spain, this includes our obligation under the LGD to ensure that people with disabilities are represented within our teams. If you have a recognised disability (≥33%), we welcome your application and will provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.