Job description

Business type

Types of Jobs - Operations

Job title

Loan Closer

Contract type

Permanent Contract

Management position

No

Job summary

We are seeking a highly capable Syndicated Loans Closer to join our EMEA Loan Trading team in London. This is a critical execution role within a fast-paced secondary loans environment, offering exposure to complex transactions, cross-border stakeholders, and high-value deal flow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the closing and settlement of secondary loan trades, ensuring all transactions are completed efficiently and within agreed timelines.
• Review finance documentation and prepare, validate and execute all required transfer documentation, engaging legal counsel where appropriate.
• Liaise with lenders, agent banks, borrowers and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of trade settlements.
• Ensure transferability conditions, legal requirements and KYC obligations are fully satisfied prior to closing.
• Partner with Operations to confirm accurate cash flows, fee payments and settlements.
• Maintain accurate trade records across systems including ClearPar and Loantrak.
• Manage documentation, audit trails and ongoing requirements such as amendments, waivers and lender communications.

Position location

Geographical area

Europe, United Kingdom

City

London

Remote work

hybrid

Candidate criteria

Minimal education level

High school / Secondary school / A levels / AS levels / IB

Academic qualification / Speciality

• Educated to A level grade (or equivalent), a degree within a relevant discipline would be seen as advantageous/.

Experience

• Proven experience in loan closing and secondary loan trading environments.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and navigate complex finance documentation.
• Solid understanding of agent bank practices, settlement mechanics, and KYC requirements.

Required skills

• Ability to manage high volumes of transactions with precision and minimal supervision
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience working across front office, legal and operations teams.

Technical skills required

• Strong working knowledge of ClearPar and syndicated loan processes.