Analyst, Syndicated Loans Agency Operations

Analyst, Syndicated Loans Agency Operations

**About the Role**:
**Grade Level (for internal use)**:
07

**The Team**:
The Agent Services team performs as a Syndicated Loans Agency operations team for our client base, performing all operational tasks to support both the borrower and lenders. Acting as an agent is a varied and highly visible role requiring accuracy and the understanding of complex deal mechanics.

**The Impact**:
S&P Global are seeking a motivated Operations Analyst to work within the Agent Services team administering the lending portfolios for our client base. The individual will be responsible for the lifecycle events of the deals, communicating with our clients, their borrowers and the lending syndicate members. Additional responsibilities include partnering with other S&P Global business lines to drive continued progress of the regions to support the global operating model and local client base.

**What's in it for you**:

- Opportunity to be involved in a rapidly growing business, with a varied and interesting role managing multiple stakeholders
- Having the exposure to both the private and broadly syndicated sides of the lending market incorporating various financial instruments and lending structures
- Be a part of a dynamic business, interacting with clients across the industry
- Working for a global business focused on the personal growth and development of its employees

**Responsibilities**:

- Executing the operational requirements to manage the lifecycle events of a syndicated loan
- Interpreting the underlying legal documents to ensure the deal and its members are managed in compliance with the terms
- Answering client, borrower and lender queries in a timely manner
- Financial analysis of deals to ensure accruals and pricing mechanics are correct
- Management of outstanding work items in line with expected Key Performance Indicators (KPI's)
- Ensuring a high level of accuracy to minimize operational risk within the lending portfolio

**What We're Looking For**:
**Business Competencies**

Education and experience
- BA or BS or equivalent experience
- Finance specialism preferred

Commercial awareness
- Banking or investment industry experience
- Customer relations experience
- S&P Market Intelligence product suite knowledge preferable (WSO, iLevel, Thinkfolio, EDM)

**Personal Competencies**

Personal impact
- Strong work ethic - organized, detail oriented, analytical, task driven
- Good problem-solving initiative
- Ability and willingness to learn complex processes
- Work collaboratively with other teams and product lines globally to support and develop the business operating model

Communication
- Strong, business-level verbal and written communication skills are required.

Teamwork
- Able to effectively manage individual responsibilities whilst continuing to provide support to the wider team
- Ability to work effectively alongside others and communicate well with stakeholders at varying degrees of seniority

**Flexible Working (optional)**

We pride ourselves on our agility and diversity, and we welcome requests to work flexibly. For most roles, flexible hours and/or an element of remote working are usually possible. Please talk to us at interview about the type of arrangement that is best for you. We will always try to be adaptable wherever we can.

**Return to Work**

Have you taken time out for caring responsibilities and are now looking to return to work? As part of our Return-to-Work initiative (link to career site page when available), we are encouraging enthusiastic and talented returners to apply, and will actively support your return to the workplace.

**About S&P Global Market Intelligence**

At S&P Global Market Intelligence, a division of S&P Global we understand the importance of accurate, deep and insightful information. Our team of experts delivers unrivaled insights and leading data and technology solutions, partnering with customers to expand their perspective, operate with confidence, and make decisions with conviction.

**What's In It For **You?**

**Our Purpose**:
Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology-the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.

Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.

**Our People**:
We're more than 35,000 strong worldwide-so we're able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.

**Our Values**:
**Integrity, Discovery, Partnership**

At S&P Global, we focus on Powering Global Ma