Loan Trading Services Associate

Loan Trading Services Associate - JP Morgan - Bournemouth - 12 months contract - PAYE - Onsite

Are you looking to build your career within financial services and gain experience in a fast-paced operations environment?

We are looking for a Loan Trading Services Associate to join JP Morgan's Wholesale Lending Services team in Bournemouth on an initial 12-month contract.

This is a great opportunity for someone with experience in finance operations, banking operations, lending, trade support or a similar environment. While experience within lending or loan operations would be particularly valuable, the team is also open to entry-level candidates who demonstrate a strong can-do attitude, attention to detail and genuine willingness to learn.

You'll work as part of the EMEA Agency Trading team, supporting the processing of loan transfers and trades, investigating queries and ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and processed. You'll also have the opportunity to contribute to projects and initiatives focused on improving processes, automation and controls.

What you'll be doing

• Reviewing and processing lender-submitted loan transfer requests, ensuring they comply with the relevant provisions of the underlying loan agreement
• Accurately capturing new external primary and secondary loan trades in agent books and records
• Reviewing credit agreements and understanding key assignability provisions
• Investigating and resolving operational queries, escalating issues where appropriate
• Producing daily and monthly MIS reporting to monitor open items and identify potential risks
• Supporting ad-hoc requests, including technology enhancements and UAT testing
• Contributing to projects and initiatives designed to improve processes, automation and the team's control environment
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across Wholesale Lending Services and wider teams

What we're looking for:

We're interested in hearing from candidates from a range of backgrounds. You don't need to have direct loan trading experience if you can demonstrate the right skills and attitude.

You could be a good fit if you have:

• Previous experience in financial services, banking or finance operations - lending or loan operations would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and a control-focused mindset
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• The ability to investigate issues, identify problems and escalate them appropriately
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise competing tasks
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive, self-starting approach and a genuine can-do attitude
• A willingness to learn and develop your knowledge of financial products, processes and systems
• The confidence to ask questions, understand the detail and take ownership of your work

Entry-level candidates are encouraged to apply if you can demonstrate strong organisation, attention to detail, communication skills and a willingness to learn.

Desirable experience:

The following would be advantageous, but are not essential:

• Experience within lending, loan operations or loan servicing
• Knowledge of the loan trade lifecycle
• Experience supporting a trading or financial markets environment
• Familiarity with loan platforms such as LoanIQ or ClearPar
• Experience working with credit agreements or loan documentation
• Previous experience in an operations or control-focused role

Why apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing financial services team and develop your knowledge of lending, loan trading and financial operations.

Whether you already have experience in finance operations or you're looking to take your first step into the sector, you'll gain exposure to loan products, trading processes, operational controls and technology-led improvements while working alongside experienced professionals.

If you're organised, analytical, detail-oriented and keen to learn, we'd like to hear from you.

We are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment experience. If you require support or adjustments to the recruitment process, our Adjustment Concierge Service is here to help. Please feel free to contact us at adjustments@robertwalters.com to discuss how we can support you.

This position is being recruited on behalf of our client through our Outsourcing service line. Resource Solutions Limited, trading as Robert Walters, acts as an employment business and agency, partnering with top organizations to help them find the best talent. We welcome applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities.