Loan Syndications Officer

  • LMA Recruitment
  • Mar 22, 2026
Full time Banking

Job Description

Loan Syndication Associate

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: £70,000 + benefits

We are working with a leading international bank to hire an Associate into its Loan Syndication & Distribution team. This is a strong opportunity for a finance professional with experience in syndicated lending, credit, or structured finance to gain exposure to end-to-end deal execution and investor engagement.

The Role

You will play a key role across the full origination-to-distribution lifecycle, supporting the execution and distribution of syndicated loan transactions while contributing to portfolio management and risk oversight.

This position offers a blend of deal execution, client interaction, and analytical responsibility, working closely with front office teams, investors, and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Loan Syndication & Distribution

  • Support the execution of syndicated loan transactions from launch through to closing
  • Coordinate with investors and financial institutions to facilitate loan distribution
  • Manage information flow between borrowers, investors, and internal teams
  • Assist in structuring and allocating transactions

Deal Execution & Coordination

  • Liaise with internal departments (front office, risk, legal) and Head Office
  • Support negotiations and ensure timely progression of transactions
  • Coordinate documentation, signing, and drawdown processes

Portfolio Management & Risk

  • Monitor and analyse the loan portfolio and market trends
  • Support risk management, reporting, and performance tracking
  • Contribute to research and analysis across sectors and transactions

Administration & Reporting

  • Prepare internal reports for senior management and Head Office
  • Handle operational aspects including drawdowns, allocations, and documentation
  • Ensure accurate and timely record-keeping of transactions and activities

Relationship Management

  • Build and maintain relationships with banks and institutional investors
  • Support client interaction and ongoing investor engagement
Requirements
  • 2+ years' experience in banking or financial services
  • Experience in loan syndication, leveraged finance, structured finance, or credit preferred
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills
  • Advanced Excel and PowerPoint capabilities
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills