Syndicated Loan Operations Analyst

MUFG is a global financial services group seeking a Syndicated Loan Operations Analyst to service a syndicated loan portfolio where it acts as lender and administrative agent. The role processes loan activity, payments, reconciliations, exceptions, and client inquiries while ensuring compliance with credit agreements and minimizing operational risk.

What you'll do:

• Responsible for processing all loan related activity including drawdowns, rollovers, conversions, interest and fees
• Ensure all lending transactions are processed timely, correctly and in accordance with the credit agreement, bank policies and procedures, minimizing operational risks and losses
• Maintain expert knowledge of all relevant portfolios and deal-related documentation
• Exhibit an elevated level of professionalism and a client-focused approach that is responsive, proactive, accountable, and reliable, adjusting communication appropriately for various levels and parties
• Use judgement, interpretation, and problem-solving skills to understand loan information to successfully resolve exceptions
• Process outgoing loan related payments for FED/CHIP/SWIFT payment
• Update customer / agent bank contact list and special handling list periodically
• Investigate, reconcile and resolve outstanding items in Cash Accounts, Past Dues, Suspense and Break-Funding charges
• Secure approvals from Middle Office, Front Office, Client when necessary
• Ability to monitor multiple work queues at once
• Work on Adhoc inquiries that are received from business lines, clients, agents, etc

What they're looking for:

• 0-2 years of experience in Syndicated lending
• Ability to analyze and streamline operational processes enhancing productivity and efficiency
• Ability to quickly learn new concepts and independently research and resolve issues
• Ability to collaborate with internal groups and external clients
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate strong analytical skills, strong working knowledge of fundamental financial/accounting/business concepts, and a proactive interest in learning and mastering new concepts
• Ability to multi-task, operate and excel in a high pressure, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Knowledge of Bank Loan related systems used to manage the Syndicated lending business: ACBS, Loan IQ, AFS, Clearpar, Syndtrak, Intralinks, Debt Domain preferred

Benefits:

• Discretionary performance-based bonus and/or incentive compensation
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement plans
• Educational assistance and training programs
• Income replacement for qualified employees with disabilities
• Paid maternity and parental bonding leave
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays
• Working at an MUFG office or client sites four days per week and remotely one day