Associate I - Global Fund Services Bank Loans

JPMorgan Chase • Plano, TX

71d

About The Position

Bank Loan Administration is responsible for trade instruction capture, settlements, and lifecycle events for bank loan assets under Fund Services. The team partners with various internal and external parties, including but not limited to, fund accounting, client services, fund managers, as well as agent banks. As an Associate I within the Bank Loan Administration team, you will play a crucial role in managing the trade instruction capture, settlements, and lifecycle events for bank loan assets within our Fund Services division. You will work closely with a network of internal and external partners, including fund accounting, client services, fund managers, and agent banks, to ensure seamless operations and exceptional client service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, with minimum 2 years relevant work experience in bank debt / leveraged loan operations.
• Excellent communication and relationship/partnership-building skills both with team members as well as other business partners.
• Strong attention to detail with a control mindset, time management, planning skills and the ability to handle multiple competing priorities.
• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to accept new assignments and challenges in a rapidly changing environment.
• Strong decision-making skills, ability to identify problems and propose solutions. Exhibit initiative to raise issues to appropriate/relevant parties when needed.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of LSTA/LMA standard documents, such as Trade Confirmations.
• Knowledge of financial data providers such as Bloomberg, ClearPar, and IHS Markit; investment vehicles related to bank debt (CLOs, private equity funds, etc.).
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, specifically how bank debt transactions impact financial statements.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably Finance, Accounting, or Economics.

Responsibilities

• Understand all aspects of loan or deal administration functions (including all aspects of funding).
• Be responsible for the bank loan life cycle events including paydown, drawdown, interest rate resets, payment-in-kind interest calculations, delayed compensation accruals/calculations and trade settlements.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of our client base and build relationships with Investment Managers and other related third parties. Work closely with your clients to resolve queries and provide first level account service.
• Create, maintain and update procedures for client specific deliverables.
• Review daily controls and communicate any new training or procedural changes to the team; ensure that all controls and procedures outlined in the procedures manual and general company policies are complied with across all groups.
• Ensure all scheduled work is completed by agreed deadlines, checklists are signed and files contain all required documentation; work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.
• Assist in testing and implementation of system enhancements as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree