Loan Documentation and Operations Specialist

CompanySMBC Group

LocationLondon Area, United Kingdom

Posted At1/15/2026

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Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£41,700 (£21.38 per hour)

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Description

Who we are

United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.

Role Summary

Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA? We’re looking for a Assistant Vice President for our Execution, Distribution and Limit Control Middle Office to join our team.

Operational subject matter expert in loan, trade and derivative documentation. Proactively providing support to all EMEA Front Office business departments for the efficient execution and control of new transaction covering loan, derivative and trade finance products. Including the review of contractual documentation and subsequent booking in operational systems.

To ensure lending documentation is consistent with key terms and conditions of credit applications and all pre and post conditions are satisfied accordingly. Where required, identify and refer any new products or processes for review of New Products and Processes committee.

Provide key controls to Front Office, RMD, CD and OAD, ensuring rules and procedures are adhered to. Quality of data input is fundamental in supporting accurate internal and external regulatory reporting.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities

Review and approve all lending documentation, ensuring operational aspects are controllable and in accordance with agreed procedures.
Execution and approval of consistency check between lending documentation and credit approval in GBR, providing final sign off of Key Terms & Conditions, including fulfilment of credit conditions.
Execution and approval of credit limits in the banks operating systems - FOX, LOAN IQ, OBS, MONTRAN and PROFILE, ensuring all prerequisite requirements are met in relation to local and regulatory validations.
Review risk mitigating documentation, including Credit Risk Insurance and Sub/Risk Participation.

Escalation of the risk issues impacting transactions, both from an internal policy perspective and from a regulatory perspective, allowing for acknowledgment and acceptance where required.

Development of procedures and business process flows with Front Office & Finance Dept for unstructured transactions, ensuring booking methodology is agreed and understood.

Constructively challenge and influence change to enhance business performance for the Section and Department to ensure best practise is established.

Participation in project related work for both Departmental and Bank wide initiatives.

Business Area

The role is within our Execution, Distribution and Limit Control Middle office team, which is part of the OAD operations team of SMBC.

Position Description

Knowledge Skill, Experience and Qualifications

In-depth experience in a financial services environment with exposure to syndicated loan markets.
Comprehensive knowledge of loan, trade and derivative documentation, including the working mechanics of the credit approval process.
A sound understanding of Loan Market Association working practices. .

A strong working knowledge of the business conducted by the Bank, including an understanding of the individual marketing Departments.

An understanding of key risks and associated control points in the transaction lifecycle.

A good understanding of KYC and compliance procedures related to their functional area, ensuring best practice is incorporated in their team.

Ability to contribute towards bringing a solution based approach to issues, working with the team to move transactions forward.

Well organised, self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and use initiative throughout the day.

Demonstrates a proactive attitude and takes the initiative to provide high quality levels of service to both the Bank’s internal and external customers.

Promote a control culture to ensure the Section accurately captures all transactions in the Bank’s core processing systems.

What we offer

For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.

As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:

Hybrid and flexible working
Competitive paid leave days
Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
Ambitious remuneration package

So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!!