The Main Responsibilities of the Loans Administration Team Leader (AVP):
Action/authorise/supervise the daily loan processing requirements across the EMEA region;
Act as referral point for Loans Administrators and provide guidance and training where necessary;
Support the Team Leaders and Section Head in decision making and strategic planning to ensure Section performs to fullest ability and requirements.
Ensure syndicated and bilateral loan transactions are processed correctly and in a timely manner. This also include fee processing, nostro reconciliations and associated loans reporting;
Provide support to the Team Leaders and Section Head to deliver key services to our front office clients and outsourced locations in EMEA division;
Daily liaison with colleagues in the marketing areas to manage the processing of Loan transactions;
Frequent liaison with colleagues to ensure timely setup and settlement of loan obligations;
Daily liaison with external stakeholders namely financial institutions, bilateral customers and own inter-group companies.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Solid understanding of Loans Administration roles and responsibilities, including relevant current market knowledge; Experience of supervising / mentoring staff; Conscientious nature to ensure that all work transacted is to the highest quality with zero errors or omissions, whilst still meeting all required deadlines; Solid understanding of SWIFT payments and the wider implications of payment formatting; Confident in oral and written communication with both internal and external stakeholders; Basic understanding of loan funding mechanisms via TD and implications of lack of communication.