Settlements Analyst – Loan Operations – Banking Full Time

Settlements Analyst – Loan Operations – Banking

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Loan Operations/Trade Operations/Settlement Operations professional to join a growing international banking environment in a key operational role. This role sits within the Operations function, supporting both Loan and Trade Operations activities. You will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely execution of settlements, loan lifecycle events, and trade finance transactions, while maintaining strong control over reporting, reconciliation and operational processes. Acting as a central point of coordination across internal teams and external counterparties, you will contribute to the smooth running of day-to-day operations and uphold high standards of accuracy, compliance and client service.

Main Responsibilities

• Process loan lifecycle events including drawdowns, rollovers and repayments in line with loan agreements
• Monitor key reports (e.g. Past Due, Loans Diary) and escalate issues where required
• Produce daily and monthly reporting across the loan portfolio, including undrawn facilities and transaction volumes
• Maintain and monitor customer fee reports, deposits under lien and borrower exposure tracking
• Ensure accurate reporting of nostro movements to Treasury / Markets Operations
• Support Trade Operations processing across a wide range of products including L/Cs, Guarantees, Collections and Trade Loans
• Prepare and manage transaction documentation, scan logs and processing instructions
• Produce operational and GL reports, and post entries where required
• Maintain accurate records of all transactions, including SWIFT messages and client instructions
• Ensure all transactions are processed within agreed timelines and no items remain outstanding at end of day
• Support control processes including CSA / RCSA checks and adherence to internal procedures
• Assist with fixed deposit processing (rollover, repayment, additions)
• Provide cover across Operations teams when required
• Support onboarding and training of new team members

Main Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in Loan Operations, with exposure to Bilateral and Syndicated Loans
• Strong understanding of Trade Finance products and Settlement Operations processes
• Experience within a banking or financial services environment
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in a fast-paced operational setting
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Confident communicator, able to liaise effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Proactive, team-oriented mindset with a willingness to take ownership

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Settlements Analyst Loan Syndications Trade Operations Bilateral Loan Operations Trade Operations Settlement Operations Banking