Bank Loan Analyst

Our client, a leading independent investment management firm, is seeking an experienced Bank Loan Analyst for an 6+ month contract in Downers Grove, IL or Houston, TX. This role is hybrid with 4 days per week onsite.

JOB SUMMARY:
As a premier global investment organization the Bank Loan Team offers a full product line of investment options to both institutional and retail investors. This opportunity with the Bank Loan Oversight and Administration Team will provide support to the portfolio management and investment team covering various reporting areas, trade support and settlement efforts.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

• Responsible for the production of various scheduled reporting deliverables for internal clients, including, but not limited, to the investment team, reporting team members, legal & compliance.
• Ability to work as part of a team to ensure the group provides top-tier service to both internal and external clients and service providers.
• Work in support of the trader to ensure that all trading activity is being efficiently and accurately entered in a timely manner in support of ISSMs products.
• Collectively work with the trade closing team to assist in the coordination and facilitation of settlement efforts. Liaison with traders, trade counter parties and agent banks.
• Support the team to ensure and maintain the data quality and integrity of the critical information that supports the business. Complete data mining, from a variety of internal & external sources, and analysis for Bank Loan clients.

WORK EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE:

• 2+ years work experience preferred
• Familiarity and experience with bonds and bond settlements is desired
• A solid understanding of the security/loan market (LMA) and fund operations is desired
• Experience in a reporting / product oversight role is plus
• Experience in the investment management space is a plus

SKILLS / OTHER PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

• Aptitude for detail and a strong commitment to accuracy

• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Ability to conduct analysis and present data in a meaningful way
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office, Excel, Access and Word
• Working knowledge of S&P Wall Street Office and/or Allvue-Everest is a plus
• Team Oriented Team player
• Ability to work independently and follow through on projects
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and complete tasks upon assignment
• Open-minded, flexible, and willing to listen for other people’s opinions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills

FORMAL EDUCATION: (minimum requirement to perform job duties)

• Bachelor’s Degree required, business (Finance/Accounting) degree preferred

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Normally a regular schedule of hours, however hours may vary depending upon the project or assignment.
• Hours may include evenings and/or weekends if necessary.

Pay Rate $43.00 - $45.00 per hour.