Analyst, Loan Administration

Job Description

The Loan Administration team is a critical part of Antares responsible for ensuring the accurate timely and controlled processing of investment activity across the firms managed portfolios. The Analyst Loan Administration supports the day-to-day administration of loan activity and assists in ensuring loan transactions and lifecycle events are accurately recorded in Wall Street Office (WSO) in accordance with documented processes and control standards.

This is an entry-level role designed for an individual beginning their career in loan administration investment operations or financial services. The Analyst will receive training mentorship and oversight from experienced team members while developing knowledge of loan lifecycle events operational processes and industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine loan lifecycle events such as fundings paydowns interest accruals and payments and fees escalating more complex transactions as appropriate.
• Perform daily checks and reviews to ensure loan activity is accurately recorded complete and in line with documented processes.
• Assist in researching and resolving breaks discrepancies or inquiries related to loan activity in partnership with senior team members.
• Review supporting documentation related to loan activity notices and agent communications and process activity accordingly.
• Interact with external agents trustees custodians and counterparties on routine operational matters under guidance from senior staff.
• Follow established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and escalate process gaps issues or uncertainties to management.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Economics or a related field or equivalent combination of education and relevant internship experience.
• 1-3 years of experience in loan administration investment operations banking operations financial services or a related field.
• Strong interest in financial markets lending products and investment operations.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Excel Word and Outlook.
• Ability to learn new systems processes and financial concepts quickly.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

Preferred:

• Internship coursework or academic exposure related to finance accounting banking investments or operations.
• Exposure to Wall Street Office (WSO) or other financial operations platforms.
• Familiarity with loan products syndicated lending private credit or alternative investments.
• Experience working in a professional office or team-based environment.

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to follow established procedures and control standards.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications especially Excel.
• Willingness to ask questions learn new concepts and seek feedback.

Competencies

• Strategic thinking and decision making:
  • Demonstrates a baseline understanding of team stakeholder and firm priorities and leverages resources to build appropriate industry expertise
  • Applies business understanding and an understanding of team goals to work product to execute tasks using a structured and logical approach and makes quality decisions within established guidelines
  • Is able to incorporate data and new information with guidance and escalates novel situations or cross-team issues appropriately
• Drives execution and results:
  • Keeps assigned work progressing by confirming expectations prioritizing and managing tasks to deadlines and promptly surfacing barriers with possible solutions to ensure timely handoffs to downstream partners
  • Follows team standard operating procedures with a focus on relevant KPIs
• Cultivates strategic relationships and influence:
  • Establishes working relationships with peers and stakeholders and demonstrates awareness of those relationships when asking questions analyzing information sharing insights and delivering work product
  • Structures straightforward information effectively using a professional tone responds promptly to requests and delivers assigned work aligned to expectations
• Fosters an inclusive culture and leads teams to achieve excellence:
  • Demonstrates inclusive behavior engages respectfully with others and contributes to positive team culture
  • Demonstrates respectful collaboration and inclusive behavior by sharing information openly supporting team discussions and problem-solving and aligning day-to-day work to shared goals to contribute to positive outcomes
• Masters oneself and demonstrates a growth mindset:
  • Builds personal effectiveness by responding to feedback and participating in learning opportunities
  • Demonstrates subject matter expertise and reliability in delivering results earning trust from senior leadership peers and teams
  • Takes ownership in challenging situations provides clear guidance and motivates others by showing a commitment to success
  • Serves as a trusted advisor and role model with peers and stakeholders
  • Complies with all risk and regulatory requirements across the organization
  • Takes ownership over assigned work by adapting habits and maintaining focus under pressure during times of change with support
• Drives innovation:
  • Seeks ways to improve individual tasks and workflows that improve the quality and efficiency of their assigned work
  • Uses available data and tools to track progress and enhance insights according to established operating procedures

The Fine Print

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening including but not limited to drug testing reference verification and background check.
• Must be willing to work from the Atlanta or Chicago office and travel as necessary.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components including but not limited to applicants skill prior relevant experience specific degrees and certifications job responsibilities market considerations and the location of the position.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company business unit and individual performance).

Our benefit offerings include medical dental and vision coverage employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance 401(k) profit sharing paid time off Maven family & fertility benefit parental leave (including adoption surrogacy and foster placement) as well as other voluntary benefits.

Base Salary Range

$75000 - $90000

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