A leading global financial services firm is looking to hire a Lending Operations Manager on a 14-month fixed-term contract.

The role sits within a small Operations team and focuses on the operational management of loans and lending transactions, supporting a diverse investment portfolio across private credit, private equity and real estate.

This is a hands-on operations role, providing oversight of a small team and working closely with the investment and deal teams. The successful candidate will take responsibility for keeping the day-to-day operation of the function running smoothly and managing the operational execution of transactions throughout their lifecycle.

The role will involve:

1. Assessing the operational requirements of new transactions and understanding any approval requirements
2. Supporting transactions through execution, booking, ongoing management and closing
3. Managing and maintaining transactions across LoanIQ and related platforms
4. Ensuring transactions are accurately booked, recorded and managed
5. Acting as an approver across the relevant operational processes
6. Overseeing loan administration and maintaining accurate investment data
7. Managing fees and related portfolio administration
8. Working with cash/clearing and Finance teams as required
9. Reviewing and interpreting credit agreements and other legal documentation
10. Working closely with Investment, Legal, Credit, Finance, Tax and other specialist teams
11. Liaising with external service providers where required
12. Managing multiple transactions and competing priorities across the portfolio

The ideal candidate will have:

1. 8+ years' experience within a middle office or operations function in financial services
2. Strong experience supporting the operational delivery of bilateral and syndicated transactions
3. Extensive experience using LoanIQ or an equivalent corporate loan management platform
4. Confidence reviewing and interpreting credit agreements and other legal documentation
5. A good understanding of financial, accounting and valuation concepts
6. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across different internal teams
7. Previous leadership, oversight or approval responsibilities within an operations environment
8. The ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver accurately within deadlines

Exposure to fund operations or portfolio management would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

This would suit someone with a strong loan operations background who is comfortable being hands-on with the day-to-day running and oversight of transactions, while working closely with senior stakeholders across the wider business.