Loan Agency - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Lloyds Banking Group

Lloyds Banking Group

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

End Date

Tuesday 03 January 2023

Salary Range

£48,784 - £60,980

Agile Working Options

Other Agile Working Arrangements / Open to Discussion

Job Description Summary

Agency is responsible for the management of the relationship between a borrower and a syndicate of lending institutions covering complex loan facilities.

Often secured in multiple jurisdictions, the role provides an opportunity to work with high profile internal and external partners to deliver for our clients.

We're mandated as Agent or Security Agent on more than 300 syndicated loan agreements which cover the following sectors:

Corporate Real Estate
Acquisition Finance
Trade
Corporate
Project Finance
Financial Institutions

Job Description:

LBG's Agency function is one of the largest in the market, embracing the principles of client first and continuous improvement to meet the often very diverse and sophisticated interests of our partners.

We pride ourselves on providing a high quality and professional service both to our borrowers and lenders alike.

We're looking for an enthusiastic and driven individual who wants to be part of a team focused on providing a market-leading offering.

You'll lead a team working on syndicated deals, involving regular liaison with portfolio clients, syndicate lenders and third-party professionals. The role includes line management responsibilities.

The role will bring you into contact with a wide range of key partners at all levels - including various internal functions, participant banks, external advisers (lawyers, accountants and technical advisers) and clients.

As part of this, you'll be able to build a strong network across Commercial Banking, enhancing future career prospects.

Agency is in the process of building up our capability to perform roles across a number of Trade ECA products (Including, but not limited to, Buyer Credit, Direct Lending and EDG).

This role will include responsibility for such roles and will require ongoing close collaboration with our colleagues in Trade to build and maintain this offering.

Capabilities- Leadership skills across colleagues of various levels, able to influence and uses judgement to make decisions. Strong interpersonal skills to successfully manage clients, direct reports and co-ordinate internal / external relationships.- Demonstrate high level of confidence working with and interpreting Loan Market Association documentation- Knowledge and experience of syndicated loan market and/or Trade- Excellent written and verbal communication across different audiences with a high level of attention to detail- Focused in your approach to work, balancing multiple challenging priorities and contribute to broader team initiatives

You'll work in a dynamic environment and will be a well-organised, flexible individual who can communicate and work collaboratively, enjoys working in a demanding environment, and has the ability to work optimally to timelines.

Previous knowledge of loan operations, credit and facility documentation and an understanding of the role of Facility Agent and Security Trustee would be advantageous.

Agency will create an excellent opportunity for the right individual to build an attractive set of technical skills (including a deep understanding of financial documentation and instruments) and improving interpersonal skills (e.g.

negotiation, communication, collaboration and decision making). This role will suit you if you're an ambitious colleague who is keen to make a difference.

A modest element of travel will be required on occasion to support business and client needs.

Ways of Working

Agency operates a hybrid model with both working from home and office working available.

We're an equal opportunity employer and deeply value diversity within our organisation.

At Lloyds Banking Group, we're driven by a clear purpose; to help Britain prosper. Across the Group, our colleagues are focused on making a difference to customers, businesses and communities.

With us you'll have a key role to play in shaping the financial services of the future, whilst the scale and reach of our Group means you'll have many opportunities to learn, grow and develop.

We're focused on creating a values-led culture and are committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the customers and communities we serve.

Together we're building a truly inclusive workplace where all of our colleagues have the opportunity to make a real difference.