Private Credit Operations

Private Credit Operations

A leading global investment firm are seeking an Investment Operations Specialist to join their London-based team, supporting European Agency and Private Debt deal closing functions as well as settlements activity across a diverse range of asset classes.

This role offers you the opportunity to work at the heart of the European Capital Markets, engaging with high-profile stakeholders including Counterparties, Trustees, Custodians, Agent Banks and Clients. You will be part of a knowledgeable and dependable team that values collaboration and supports your professional growth through training opportunities and inclusive workplace practices. The organisation is committed to flexible working arrangements and generous pension contributions, ensuring you can balance your career ambitions with personal wellbeing. If you are looking for a role where your expertise in credit operations, risk management, and project coordination will be valued and nurtured, this is the perfect next step for you.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate closely with Deal Teams, Legal Counsel, Trustees, Administrators and other internal teams to facilitate Direct Lending transactions from inception to completion.
• Review and negotiate operational points of Credit Agreements for upsizes, amendments, restructures and ensure all documentation meets operational compatibility requirements.
• Act as an escalation point for par and cash breaks across multiple entities, providing guidance and support to resolve issues promptly and efficiently.
• Coordinate with finance departments and trustees on movement of funds for upsizes and delayed draw loans, ensuring payment formatting adheres to currency cut-offs.
• Oversee workflows and controls related to outsourced functions by managing relationships with Sub Agent vendors and maintaining oversight of key processes.
• Identify workstreams suitable for transition to offshore teams, providing clear requirements, procedures, and training support to ensure seamless handover.
• Contribute actively to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for London Operations by identifying process improvements and participating in implementation of approved changes.
• Recommend controls by identifying problems within existing processes and contribute to KPI/KRI reporting for continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in LMA initiatives relevant to agency operations while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices.
• Work collaboratively with Middle Office technology teams on workflow projects aimed at streamlining operations and enhancing efficiency.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university in Finance or related discipline is preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Extensive fixed-income product knowledge with particular focus on LMA bank loans and agency considerations gained over 7+ years in financial services.
• Demonstrated experience managing credit operations within wholesale banking or buyside environments including credit risk management responsibilities.
• Proven track record running cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders across business areas resulting in positive outcomes.
• Advanced analytical skills enabling you to identify root causes of issues quickly while anticipating future trends impacting operations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills allowing you to run cross-departmental meetings confidently with varied audiences including senior management.
• Experience overseeing outsourcing workflows including third-party vendor management and offshore team integration.
• Strong control focus with ability to challenge existing processes constructively while recommending improvements that enhance performance.
• Strategic orientation ensuring continued alignment between operational functions and senior management priorities around risk management best practices.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Visio, Microsoft Office suite (Microsoft Teams advantageous); familiarity with Advent-Geneva, Everest Black Mountain or Wall Street Office beneficial.

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