Loan Operations and Treasury/Finance Associate

Job Summary

The team is seeking a Loan & Treasury Operations Associate to support the loan operations, treasury and asset and liabilities teams as part of our Credit platform. The Associate must be detail-oriented, motivated and willing to ask questions to learn and grow in a start-up environment. The ideal candidate has a positive attitude and strong numerical aptitude, highly motivated to learn and grow within a fast-paced, deadline-driven organization.

Responsibilities

• Day to day loan accounting, including time-sensitive new loan fundings, loan re-pricings, payment processing and all other loan activities in accordance with loan and security agreements
• Daily cash reconciliations and cash liaison within the construct of an external custodian and fund administrator environment
• Work closely with capital markets and liabilities teams on proper deal structuring
• Aid in the development of term sheets and negotiation of leverage facilities
• Assist in the development of term sheets and negotiation of leverage facilities
• Work within the teams of Ops, Liabilities, Accounting, Treasury and Portfolio Management to ensure accuracy of cash reporting and loan accounting for our borrowers and investors
• Prepare monthly invoices to borrowers and lenders and insure prompt receipt and disbursement of cash from multiple cash accounts
• Calculate and track complex interest and fee accruals at various rate levels across changing lender distributions for both assets and liabilities across multiple funds and leverage facilities
• Perform book, bill and collect or pay functions using Wall Street Office (S&P Global) investment accounting software to ensure we receive payments in accordance with legal documentation and pay liabilities from appropriate business entities
• Maintain and provide accurate data and reports to multiple departments internally and externally as it relates to loan and cash accounting
• Work closely with internal and external fund accountants to ensure assets, liabilities and cash accounting are reported timely to ensure smooth monthly & quarterly closes
• Monitor and report on cash flow forecasting for both assets and liabilities
• Perform scenario and risk analysis across exposures
• Fulfilling requests of external auditors and providing accurate information for external reporting purposes

Requirements

• Experience: 2 to 4 years in loan operations in financial services or banking industry
• Ability to wear multiple hats as is expected in a rapidly growing firm
• Self-motivated and willing to work across business units
• Excellent credit risk and risk assessment skills
• Knowledge of fund accounting and cash management
• Being a Team Player with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word, Wall Street Office

Compensation

$65,000 - $85,000

Contact

Contact For more information, please email your resume to: careers@lafayettesquare.com