Loan Agency & Portfolio Management - AVP (Syndicated Lending)

Location: London (Hybrid – minimum 2 days in office)

Contract Length: Until September 2026 (Maternity Cover)

Rate: £210/day PAYE | £405/day via Umbrella

About the Role

A leading financial institution is seeking an Assistant Vice President to join their Agency Middle Office as part of the Loan Agency function. This is not a loan administration/back-office role—it is front-to-middle office focused, requiring direct engagement with lenders and borrowers, oversight of complex syndicated loan portfolios, and a deep understanding of Loan IQ.

You will act as the primary point of contact on a portfolio of various syndicated deals, serving as a conduit between borrowers and lenders across high-value structured and project finance transactions. The portfolio spans sectors such as oil & gas, shipping, aircraft finance, and infrastructure, and includes roles as Facility Agent, Security Trustee, and Account Bank.

This is a hands-on, dynamic position suited to someone with a Loan Agency background, strong communication skills, and the ability to read and interpret LMA documentation and legal agreements. You'll attend meetings, participate in site visits, handle amendments/waivers, and provide key insights that lenders would typically look for in facility documents—beyond just margins and interest periods.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for all agency functions on your assigned portfolio of syndicated deals
• Manage lender and borrower relationships with regular communications, calls, meetings, and on-site visits
• Review and interpret facility agreements and related documents with a focus on lender-specific requirements
• Process amendments and waivers, facilitate lender consent, and coordinate execution of changes
• Build and amend deals within Loan IQ, including deal structures, customer profiles, and documentation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (legal, risk, ops) and external counsel
• Ensure accuracy of static data, deal records, and reporting in Loan IQ
• Support broader team initiatives to improve processes and system functionality
• Participate in informal team meetings and stakeholder updates to align on deal strategy and execution

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven Loan Agency experience in a middle or front office capacity
• Hands-on knowledge of Loan IQ – building and amending syndicated loan deals
• Experience working on syndicated loans (not bilateral), with a portfolio management focus
• Strong understanding of LMA documentation, amendments, waivers, and loan lifecycle events
• Background in project finance or structured finance agency roles preferred
• Strong relationship management and communication skills – comfortable speaking with customers and lenders
• Experience liaising with internal/external counsel and participating in site visits or client meetings
• Familiarity with LIBOR transition, conventions, and facility agreement mechanics

This is an excellent opportunity for someone ready to step into a hands-on AVP role with full portfolio ownership, autonomy, and exposure to sophisticated structured loan transactions in a globally recognised institution.