MetLife Investment Management · 2 days ago
MIM - Associate - Syndicated Bank Loans
Whippany, NJ
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years expMetLife Investment Management is one of the largest institutional investors and asset managers in the world, with a strong focus on generating superior returns. The Syndicated Bank Loan Closer will manage the end-to-end settlement process of syndicated loan trades, ensuring compliance and accuracy while coordinating with various stakeholders.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Coordinate with counterparties, agents, custodians, and internal teams to facilitate timely settlement of syndicated loan trades
Review and reconcile trade details, allocations, and documentation to ensure accuracy and completeness
Monitor and manage settlement pipelines to minimize failures and reduce settlement times
Ensure all required documentation (e.g., assignment agreements, funding memos, consents) is properly executed and archived
Adhere to LSTA/LMA guidelines and internal policies for trade closing and settlement
Escalate discrepancies or delays to appropriate stakeholders and propose solutions
Utilize loan settlement platforms (e.g., ClearPar, IHS Markit, WSO, Loan IQ) to process and track trades
Maintain accurate records of trade activity and generate reports for management and audit purposes
Support system enhancements and participate in UAT testing as needed
Serve as a key point of contact for front office, middle office, legal, and operations teams regarding trade status and settlement issues
Build strong relationships with agent banks and counterparties to facilitate smooth trade execution
Identify opportunities to streamline settlement workflows and reduce operational risk
Contribute to team initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and best practices
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of experience in syndicated loan operations or trade settlement
Familiarity with LSTA/LMA standards and syndicated loan lifecycle
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities
Proficiency in Excel and loan settlement platforms (ClearPar, WSO, Loan IQ, etc.)
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home
Pet
Critical illness
Hospital indemnity
Accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
Company
MetLife Investment Management
MetLife Investment Management serves institutional investors around the world by combining a client-centric approach with deep and long-established asset class expertise in managing Fixed Income, Private Credit and Real Estate.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Michael J. Yick
Managing Director/VP & CFO, MetLife Investment Management
Kathryn L Campbell
Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer
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