Join Barclays as a Loan Operations AVP, where you will be responsible for managing a team of admins responsible for a portfolio of syndicated lending transactions and performing all the servicing activities required. The role will be responsible for managing the processing of all incoming work and overseeing subordinate staff members in an accurate and timely manner. The role will be responsible for verifying the work of others in ACBS/LIQ, investigating and resolving complex cash breaks and escalating to management where appropriate.  The role will be responsible for training and helping develop staff based on subject matter expertise. The role will entail partnering with management to identify/recommend and develop processes and procedures and continuous improvement.

To be successful as a Loan Operations AVP, you should have:

Knowledge and experience working on a syndicated loan operations team.

Working knowledge of lending systems and interpreting Credit Agreements.

Individuals at this level are expected to work independently and have the ability to handle and guide their team on complex situations.

Some other highly valued skills may include:

ACBS and/or LIQ experience.

Previous management experience on a loan operations team.

Ability to communicate with stakeholders inside and outside of Loans to resolve issues.

Client servicing skills and ability to communicate effectively with CFOs, treasury managers, controllers, etc. especially on the back of an escalation.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

This role is located in Whippany, NJ.

Purpose of the role

To support Wholesale Lending with day-to-day processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution. 

Accountabilities

Support with day-to-day Wholesale Lending initiatives including processing, reviewing, reporting, trading and issue resolution through lending technical expertise.Monitoring the bank’s lending operations to ensure that they are conducted in an efficient and effective manner and comply with relevant regulatory requirements.Collaboration with teams across the bank to align and integrate Wholesale Lending processes.Identification of areas for improvement and providing recommendations for change in Wholesale Lending processes.Development and implementation of Wholesale Lending procedures and controls to mitigate risks and maintain operational efficiency.Development of reports and presentations on Wholesale Lending performance and communicate findings to internal senior stakeholders.Identification of industry trends and developments to implement best practice in Wholesale Lending Services.Participation in projects and initiatives to improve Wholesale Lending efficiency and effectiveness.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/ business divisions.Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomesIf the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.OR for an individual contributor, they will lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments. They will identify new directions for assignments and/ or projects, identifying a combination of cross functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.