Bank Loan Services 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 Services Analyst on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is a hybrid setup (onsite 3 days remote 2 days/week) in Downers Grove, IL or Houston, TX.

The candidate for this position will be part of the Bank Loan Services group that will be responsible for cash and position reconciliation, research and resolution across a variety of investment vehicles that specialize in the Bank Loan asset class.


Responsibilities:

• Daily Reconciliation of cash and positions by established deadlines.
• Research issues utilizing internal systems, agent notification, publicly available information, and Trustee records.
• Liaison with trustees and agent banks in relation to issues and resolve problematic cash discrepancies with Custodians, Trustees, Agent Banks, and/or Seller Banks.
• Initiate verbal or written communication to escalate issues.
• Track issue resolution, perform root cause analysis and identify controls gaps.
• Partner with team members to complete internal tasks.
• Document process requirements.
• Perform other projects or duties when needed.
• Provide back up to other members of team.

• BA/BS required
• 2+ years of work experience post-graduation.
• A solid understanding of the broadly syndicated loan market is required.
• Wall Street Office (WSO) knowledge is required.
• Background in accounting / finance preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel is required.
• Good verbal, written, & analytical skills.
• Aptitude for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Good quantitative and qualitative analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow through on projects.
• Creative problem solver willing to tackle difficult puzzles.
• Self-motivated, ability to multi-task and complete tasks upon assignment.
• Organizational skills necessary to meet deadlines, prioritize projects, and multi-task.

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.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)

Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.

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.