Deal Manager
A leading specialist bank is seeking a Deal Manager to join their Corporate Lending Operations team in London. This role offers you the opportunity to become the primary internal contact and relationship manager for all lending activities, ensuring transactions are managed with precision, risk mitigation, and data quality at the forefront.
You will thrive in an environment that values collaboration, learning, and entrepreneurial spirit, supported by a flat structure and strong focus on internal mobility. The organisation is committed to fostering a sense of belonging and inclusion, offering flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive suite of wellbeing benefits designed to help you flourish both professionally and personally. If you are passionate about facilitating complex deals, optimising efficiencies, and supporting business growth within a supportive culture, this could be the perfect next step for your career.
What you’ll do:
*Collate lending pipeline information and distribute it efficiently to relevant stakeholders across the business.
*Review draft documentation at key stages of transactions, suggesting operational improvements to enhance deal execution.
*Book new bilateral, agency, and syndicated participations in the lending source system with meticulous attention to data accuracy.
*Manage amendments and restructures within the lending source system to ensure seamless transaction updates.
*Govern initial pay away conditions in line with established checklists for new deals or facilities, maintaining robust control standards.
*Complete security builds in booking systems while tracking all subsequent conditions including credit-defined sell downs.
*Retain records of transaction withholding tax forms such as W8 & W9 Ben forms for compliance purposes.
*Reconcile derivatives bookings against loan profiles to ensure effective hedging where applicable.
*Prepare comprehensive transaction notes for handover to servicing teams within agreed service level agreements.
*Oversee overdue covenants and breaches for escalation during business unit dashboard meetings.


What you bring:
*Demonstrate regulatory knowledge relevant to corporate lending operations as required by the role.
*Show integrity at all times while embracing organisational philosophies focused on collaboration and learning.
*Possess training, coaching, and assessment skills with an ability to identify gaps in yourself or others.
*Bring technical expertise across a broad range of complex products within corporate lending environments.
*Exhibit strong LoanIQ experience with proven ability to build deals.
*Interpret and operationalise complex credit, ancillary, and security documentation with ease.
*Understand lending risk environments thoroughly including downstream implications such as finance, funding, market risk reporting, operational risk reporting, and credit risk reporting.
*Adapt quickly to changes in technical environments by leveraging system knowledge and flexibility.
*Negotiate documentation requirements collaboratively while maintaining excellent stakeholder relationships.
*Illustrate high emotional intelligence alongside strong verbal and written communication skills.
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