LMA Transaction Execution Manager

LMA Transaction Execution Manager - JP Morgan - London - 6 months contract - Hybrid - PAYE

We are seeking an LMA Transaction Execution Manager to join JP Morgan in London on an initial 6 months contract.

You will join the Wholesale Lending Services group where you'll provide global end-to-end loan origination, servicing, restructuring and trading support. Experience of LMA documentation and a strong understanding of lending products and associated legal agreements (Investment Grade & Non-Investment Grade, Acquisition Finance) is a key requirement of this role.

Description

As a Loans Transaction Execution Manager within the Credit Products Delivery team, you will serve as a middle office transaction management partner for clients of the Commercial & Investment Bank. Your role involves providing expertise in the negotiation and review of facility documentation and managing end-to-end transactions for Loan products. Collaborate closely with JPMorgan's client coverage teams, external legal counsel, and facility agents to deliver exceptional service.

Job responsibilities

• Delivers best-in-class loan documentation execution for credit facilities and ancillary legal documentation, particularly for corporate clients, including oversight of the deal closing process
• Partners with Clients (or their counsel) alongside Front Office and Credit to review and support the negotiation of legal documentation for financings, focusing on bilateral and syndicated loan facilities
• Liaises with internal/external counsel in the review of facility documentation
• Utilises transactional expertise to suggest solutions for stakeholders (Bankers, Credit, Tax, Ops, etc.), ensuring timely involvement to reach resolutions
• Manages internal controls framework, reporting, and escalation for transaction execution, including preparing and coordinating the approval of documentation deviations during negotiations
• Contributes to wider WLS projects and initiatives

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• In-depth technical knowledge and understanding of loan documentation, particularly LMA Syndicated Facilities
• Strong understanding of lending products and associated legal agreements (Investment Grade & Non-Investment Grade, Acquisition Finance)
• Solid understanding of investment grade and leveraged loans, transaction management, lending products, and banking processes
• Ability to identify problems and escalate them promptly
• Excellent coordination skills and a strong control mindset
• Good organisation skills, ability to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines, including strong prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to interact professionally and confidently with the Front Office and functional partners globally
• Confident, self-starter, assertive, and energetic
• Set high standards of performance for self
• Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing business and technology environment
• Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Candidates from law firms and/or in-house counsel/paralegal backgrounds
• Language skills

*Please note that this role will initially be working on a hybrid model with a view to be full time onsite in the future.*

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you have a disability or long-term health condition and require adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to support you. Please reach out to us at [email protected] to discuss further.