Experienced Warehouse Loan Operations Specialist
Guggenheim Securities•Madison, NY
•Remote
About The Position
Guggenheim Securities is seeking an experienced Warehouse Loan Operations Specialist to support critical warehouse lending functions. This role combines operational execution with strategic oversight, managing loan closing processes, agent relationships, and transaction workflows. The ideal candidate will be a results-driven professional with strong technical skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree required
- Minimum 5+ years hands-on experience in loan closing and structured finance operations
- Proven track record in warehouse lending or asset-backed finance
- Strong proficiency with ClearPar or comparable loan management systems
- Experience with virtual data room administration
- Expert-level Microsoft Excel and Access skills
- Understanding of structured finance mechanics, borrowing base structures, and waterfall calculations
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented with ability to collaborate across functions
- Comfortable in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
- Excellent multi-tasking and organizational abilities
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills
- Self-starter who operates with accountability and ownership
- Series 99 license preferred (or ability to obtain within specified timeframe)
- Will ultimately need to become licensed for the Series 99
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Bloomberg terminal (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Execute loan closing processes and settlement activities
- Process and validate draw requests, including borrowing base calculations and covenant compliance
- Coordinate with legal counsel on borrowing conditions precedent
- Oversee loan settlement funding and reconciliation
- Manage trade settlement flows, platform reconciliations, and remediation of breaks
- Coordinate with Administrative Agents on reporting requirements and portfolio performance data
- Work with Paying Agents to process waterfall distributions and ensure transaction document compliance
- Serve as escalation point for agent-related issues and discrepancies
- Collaborate with outsource services and customers
- Administer loan system data and maintain accurate records
- Execute complex wire instructions and payment waterfalls
- Prepare investor reporting and compliance documentation
- Create and maintain operational procedures
- Draft confidentiality agreements as needed
- Partner with Warehouse Origination, Portfolio Management, Ops/Treasury, Finance, Risk, Legal, Compliance, and Business Operational teams
- Oversee and reconcile third-party invoicing
Benefits
- Annual base salary between $130,000 - $150,000
- Total compensation package may include other components such as incentive compensation.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
