Loan Operations Analyst

Barclays•Wilmington, DE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of the role is to support Wholesale Lending with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution. This role will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area and will partner with other functions and business areas. The Analyst will take responsibility for end results of a team’s operational processing and activities, escalate breaches of policies/procedures appropriately, and take responsibility for embedding new policies/procedures adopted due to risk mitigation. They will advise and influence decision-making within their own area of expertise, take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work they own or contribute to, and deliver their work in line with relevant rules, regulations, and codes of conduct. The role requires maintaining and continually building an understanding of how their sub-function integrates with the function, alongside knowledge of the organization's products, services, and processes within the function. They will demonstrate an understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organization's sub-function. The Analyst will make evaluative judgments based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail, and resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience, guided by precedents. They will guide and persuade team members and communicate complex/sensitive information. The Analyst will act as a contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside the team and external to the organization. All colleagues are expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship, and the Barclays Mindset of Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Requirements

Extensive Loans Closing experience with PAR/Distressed/Equity
Experience with Equity and fixed income systems (Broadridge, BPS, Impact, Gloss)
The ability to read and interpret highly detailed loan documents, identify discrepancies
The ability to work closely with trading and settlement functions investigating complex fixed income, equity transactions and prior experience with loan distribution and reorganization events.
High client service experience
Being proficient in using Microsoft Office applications, Clearpar, Loan IQ
Being a collaborative partner with a remarkable work ethic and attention to detail
Good people skills, written and verbal communication
The ability to work with minimal guidance and take full responsibility of defined tasks
The aptitude to learn new software / applications

Responsibilities

Support with day-to-day Wholesale Lending initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution through lending technical expertise.
Monitor the bank’s lending operations to ensure that they are conducted in an efficient and effective manner and comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate Wholesale Lending processes.
Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for change in Wholesale Lending processes.
Develop and implement Wholesale Lending procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
Develop reports and presentations on Wholesale Lending performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
Identify industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Wholesale Lending Services.
Participate in projects and initiatives to improve Wholesale Lending efficiency and effectiveness.
Play a Key Role in Closing Highly detailed Loan Trades – Use your experience to help us deliver timely, accurate settlements in a fast-moving market.
Support the end-to-end closing of Distressed, Par, and Near Par trades booked by our Trading Desk.
Manage a dynamic pipeline of deals, working efficiently in a fast-paced environment to ensure trades are confirmed and settled accurately across the LSTA and LMA markets.
Prepare, review, and manage materials such as credit agreements, collateral documents, trade confirmations, transfer documents, and funding memorandums.
Coordinate closely with counterparties to verify trade terms, resolve discrepancies, and remove roadblocks to meet tight deadlines.
Oversee final documentation and settlement of troubled loans, liaising with internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
Assist with converting pre-restructured debt into proceeds—whether new bank debt, equity, notes, cash, or litigation trust interests—while supporting the team with ad hoc tasks that keep our operations running smoothly.