Bank Loan Analyst (Hybrid - Downers Grove, IL/Houston, TX)

Our Customer is an independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. They manage $1,198.7 billion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide with the help of over 8,000 highly engaged and motivated employees focused on client needs. They actively encourage their people to collaborate to find the best ideas and solutions for clients, leveraging the tremendous diversity of thought that exists across their global organization.

We are seeking a Bank Loan Analyst on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is hybrid (4 days on-site and 1 day remote/week) in Downer's Grove, IL, or Houston, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Produce scheduled reporting deliverables for internal stakeholders, including Investment, Reporting, Legal, and Compliance teams.
• Support traders by ensuring trading activity is accurately and efficiently entered in a timely manner.
• Assist with trade closing activities and settlement coordination.
• Liaise with traders, trade counterparties, and agent banks to facilitate settlement efforts.
• Support the maintenance of data quality and integrity for critical business information.
• Perform data mining from internal and external sources.
• Analyze data and provide reporting support for Bank Loan clients.
• Collaborate with team members to deliver high-quality service to internal and external clients and service providers.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. A degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field is preferred.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze data and present findings in a meaningful manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on projects.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational skills.
• Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• Flexible, open-minded, and receptive to feedback.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with bonds and bond settlements.
• Understanding of the syndicated loan market (LMA) and fund operations.
• Experience in a reporting or product oversight role.
• Experience within the investment management industry.
• Working knowledge of Allvue Everest.

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.