Associate, Loan Operations

Description

The Associate's primary focus will be the management of a portfolio of loan transactions. We are seeking an organized and detailed oriented loan closer / servicer to join our growing operations team who should be able to work independently with an understanding of commercial lending terminology.
This is a hybrid position working 2-3 days a week from our Chicago office.

• Review legal documents and extract relevant information
• Set up and maintain assets for various funds in Wall Street Office
• Manage a portfolio of deals
• Post customer advances, payments and loan contract continuances and complete all daily work in timely and accurate manner
• Enter wires to settle with participants and funding partners while ensuring that all members remain in sync
• Invoice clients and create system notifications of activity
• Provide excellent customer service by keeping required parties apprised of loan activity
• Assist with the closing, funding and booking of new deal transactions
• Respond to internal and external inquiries regarding loan balances, interest, fees and expenses and respond to ad-hoc requests
• Proactively identify loan performance concerns and communicate these to the portfolio management team
• Perform daily cash reconciliation
• Assist the Accounting Department with questions regarding reconciliation of cash and loan position activity
• Special projects upon request

• 1+ years of experience in banking/financial field
• Strong work ethic
• Works well independently as well as in a team environment
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interface with numerous constituents at various levels
• Self-starter with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently and conscientiously
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office products
• Ability to multi-task, balancing many responsibilities simultaneously
• Familiarity with the Wall Street Office loan system and proficiency in processing a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration preferred

• Sitting:
  Frequently (approximately 70–80% of the workday)
  • Required for computer work, phone communication, and administrative tasks.
• Standing and Walking:
  Occasionally (approximately 20-30% of the workday)
  • May be required for filing, retrieving documents, or walking between departments or meeting rooms.
  • May be required to walk between Monroe offices located on different floors in the building
  • May be required to use a step-stool to access supplies
• Lifting/Carrying:
  Occasionally
  • Must be able to lift and carry items such as office supplies, boxes of paper, or small equipment (typically up to 20 pounds).
• Reaching/Bending:
  Occasionally
  • Required when organizing supplies, accessing low or high shelves, or setting up meeting rooms.
• Typing/Keyboard Use:
  Frequently
  • Daily use of computer, keyboard, mouse and other office equipment is required.
• Vision and Hearing:
  Frequently
  • Adequate vision for reading reports, emails, and spreadsheets.
  • Adequate hearing for phone conversations and verbal communication in meetings.
• Speaking:
  Frequently
  • Must be able to communicate clearly with staff, vendors, and external partners.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Monroe Capital LLC
Monroe Capital LLC (“Monroe”) is a premier boutique asset management firm specializing in private credit markets across various strategies, including direct lending, asset-based lending, specialty finance, opportunistic and structured credit, and equity. Since 2004, the firm has been successfully providing capital solutions to clients in the U.S. and Canada. Monroe prides itself on being a value-added and user-friendly partner to business owners, management, and both private equity and independent sponsors.

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