Loan Associate - Structured Lending Operations

Position Overview

ATLAS SP is seeking a driven and detail-oriented professional to join our Structured Lending Operations team. This individual will oversee the execution, booking, and full lifecycle management of loan facilities and asset-based loans globally. The role requires direct oversight of loan analysts, active management of client relationships, and responsibility for ensuring operational excellence in daily lending activity.

The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for clients on day-to-day matters—including draw requests, paydowns, notices, and general servicing inquiries—while managing facilities within ACBS (CLS) and partnering cross-functionally to drive innovation, enhance controls, and streamline processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Oversight
• Supervise and provide guidance to loan analysts, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to procedures.
• Coach and develop analysts to strengthen team capabilities and performance.
• Client Relationship Management
• Act as the primary operational contact for clients, managing daily interactions including draw requests, paydowns, notices, and servicing inquiries.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, delivering best-in-class service.
• Operational Execution
• Manage the execution, booking, and servicing of credit agreements, amendments, and loan facilities.
• Oversee cash processing, reconciliations, and control reporting.
• Ensure accurate processing and reporting of transactions within ACBS (CLS).
• Controls & Risk Management
• Establish and maintain a strong control environment, including account ownership, reconciliations, and monitoring of key control metrics.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational risks.
• Process Innovation
• Lead initiatives to improve efficiency, streamline workflows, and enhance system utilization.
• Proactively contribute to building a collaborative, solutions-oriented culture within the department.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in financial servicing or loan operations.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with clients and colleagues at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

• Proven experience in the financial services industry, preferably within loan servicing or structured finance operations.
• Knowledge of ACBS (CLS) or similar loan/lending platforms (LIQ, AFS) strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

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