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.