Loan Closing, AVP

hackajob is collaborating with Barclays to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role in Wilmington, DE. This role is regulated by FINRA.

About the role

To support Wholesale Lending with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution. You will handle a portfolio of Par LSTA loan trades from trade date through settlement, ensuring accurate execution and effective client service throughout the lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day Wholesale Lending initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading, and issue resolution through lending technical expertise.
• Monitor the bank’s lending operations to ensure they are conducted in an efficient and effective manner and comply with relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with teams across the bank to align and integrate Wholesale Lending processes.
• Identify areas for improvement and provide recommendations for change in Wholesale Lending processes.
• Develop and implement Wholesale Lending procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.
• Develop reports and presentations on Wholesale Lending performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.
• Identify industry trends and developments to implement best practices in Wholesale Lending Services.
• Participate in projects and initiatives to improve Wholesale Lending efficiency and effectiveness.
• Advise and influence decision-making, contribute to policy development, and take responsibility for operational effectiveness.
• Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well-developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver work that impacts the whole business function.
• Set objectives, coach employees, appraise performance, and determine reward outcomes.
• Consult on complex issues; provide advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work closely related to other areas, requiring understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s objectives.
• Collaborate with other areas of work to keep up to speed with business activity and strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple internal and external sources to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information, including sensitive information or information that is difficult to convey due to content or audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

Requirements

• Relevant background in finance, economics, or a related discipline.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Outlook.
• Experience supporting or processing LSTA Par or Distressed loan trades.
• Ability to act as a point of contact for stakeholders outside of the immediate function while building a network of contacts.

Skills

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to work with contending priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated skills in risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen, strategic thinking, digital and technology, and job-specific technical skills.
• Demonstration of Barclays Values: Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship.
• Demonstration of the Barclays Mindset: Empower, Challenge, and Drive.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• For leadership roles: Demonstrate the LEAD behaviors:
  • L – Listen and be authentic
  • E – Energise and inspire
  • A – Align across the enterprise
  • D – Develop others
• For individual contributors: Lead collaborative assignments, guide team members through structured tasks, and identify new directions for projects.