Senior Analyst, European Loan Operations

Job Description:

As part of Fidelity Fund and Investment Operations (FFIO) business unit, the European Loan Operations group is responsible for facilitating the processing, distribution, and reconciliation of term loan and bond transactions in support of accounting and trading. This role requires great attention to detail, ability to work in a time sensitive environment and the ability to "think outside of the box." In addition to the technical aspect of the role, the Representative also performs project work, looks for process improvements, partakes in training and development opportunities and is part of a larger team effort.

The Role

• This role will enable a proactive loan closer looking to expand their experience within CLO operations and loan closing. The main goal of this position will be to support the CLO desk, utilising their passion to develop a career in operations. This role will provide great opportunity to learn and grow with very experienced colleagues. Below are key responsibilities:

• Booking, confirming and settling loan trades for leveraged loan investments

• Reviewing loan/credit documentation

• Cash management of multiple SPVs in order to settle trades

• Perform daily reconciliations of trade positions and cash

• Identify operational risk and ensure all internal processes are accurately followed

• Identifying and escalating issues, which could have significant impact on daily operations

• Performing all tasks associated with the European Loan Operations team including (but not limited to) trade settlements, fail management, cash management, process reconciliation and accounting processing.

• Providing exceptional service to the various business partners including portfolio managers, credit analysts, traders, counterparties and trustees.

• Participating in future project opportunities and facilitate change in a rapidly developing environment. Experience with an Agile methodology an advantage but not essential.

• Assisting with development and review for new and/or changes to departmental policies and procedures

• Collaborating within team environment to successfully manage daily work volumes and quality standards

• 2-5 years of financial services industry experience. Ideally, CLO and loan closing experience.

• Bachelor's degree preferred, but not required.

• Your proficient PC knowledge

• Your excellent interpersonal and communications skills

• Your strong time management skills

• Your ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously within a tight timeframe

• Your strong analytical skills

• Your solid knowledge of business and industry practices

• Your ability to recognize high-risk items and escalate those items or seek assistance to minimize loss to either the shareholder and/or Fidelity

• Your ability to develop solid action plans to resolve daily operational issues/ problems

• Experience of Clearpar system and/or WSO an advantage but not essential.

• Knowledge of syndication market and trade life cycle is required.