Loans Agency Middle Office Team Leader

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the smooth day to day running of the Loan Agency Team:

Act as primary point of contact between the Borrower and the Lenders when dealing with day to day activities for Wells Fargo London booked deals Distributing information via Debtdomain (or other electronic means) to the syndicate group in relation to financials, waivers and amendments etc. Coordinate waivers and amendments, including borrower & guarantor accessions Review and interpret all operational aspects of Loan documentation, mainly based on LMA standard including Facility Agreements, Intercreditor Agreements and Security Documents. Assist front office as part of refinancing of Agency mandates. This includes amendments to the terms, extensions etc. ensuring they work from an operational standpoint. Support deal & operation teams by ensuring documentation adequately protects the Facility Agents position Act as main point of escalation for any issues relating to the Agency Team Lead the pursuit and resolution of issues affecting the team and/or workflow.

• Ensure that a robust Control environment exists with the team.

Proactively review all known control gaps from an operational risk perspective ensuring that risks are documented, assessed, mitigated and reviewed frequently Lead the process with regard to the review, update and documentation of procedures. Adopt and encourage a pre-emptive attitude to the identification of potential control gaps.

• Process improvements:

Ensure there is a predefined process that identifies, assesses and recommends improvements in all aspects of loan administration processing. Lead the team to ensure that all staff are encouraged to participate within this process. Ensure that this is a continual process, whose progress is tracked.

• Staff Management:

Actively contribute to the quarterly reviews of individual cross training requirements. Contribute to the development of bespoke training plans for each team member and facilitate the ability to achieve same. Through frequent reviews of team member performance, identify, escalate and assist to manage underperformance issues. Assist London Loans Operations Manager in delivering on retention strategies for the group.

• Relationships

Own the relationship with lending Line of Business contacts ensuring the Agency concerns are accurately represented. Promote a productive working relationship with our assurance partners. Foster a culture of cross team collaboration with London Operations. Ensure that all SLAs are up to date and conference calls occur as scheduled.

• Communication

Ensure Upstream and Downstream communication is regular, succinct and to the point.

• Self-Development

Set the tone for the team in terms of professionalism, quality and flexibility. Lead by example adapting an approachable manner at all times. Assist and mentor staff where required. Take responsibility for own career development. Actively pursue traditional learning methods that focus on the managerial aspects of the role Skills/Experience Required:

• Knowledge of Loan Agency and documentation
• Knowledge of secondary market training
• Knowledge of Debtdomain
• Knowledge of LoanIQ is an advantage
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Teamwork, organisational skills and ability to prioritise
• Strong commination skills
• Proactive and self-motivated, eye for detail.
• Proficient in the use of MS office including word and excel

We Value DiversityAt Wells Fargo, we believe in diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace; accordingly, we welcome applications for employment from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, genetic information, individuals with disabilities, pregnancy, marital status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law. Employees support our focus on building strong customer relationships balanced with a strong risk mitigating and compliance-driven culture which firmly establishes those disciplines as critical to the success of our customers and company. They are accountablefor execution of all applicable risk programs (Credit, Market, Financial Crimes, Operational, Regulatory Compliance), which includes effectively following and adhering to applicable Wells Fargo policies and procedures, appropriately fulfilling risk and complianceobligations, timely and effective escalation and remediation of issues, and making sound risk decisions. There is emphasis on proactive monitoring, governance, risk identification and escalation, as well as making sound risk decisions commensurate with thebusiness units risk appetite and all risk and compliance program requirements. Candidates applying to job openings posted in US: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Candidates applying to job openings posted in Canada: Applications for employment are encouraged from all qualified candidates, including women, persons with disabilities, aboriginal peoples and visible minorities. Accommodation for applicants with disabilitiesis available upon request in connection with the recruitment process.