Loan Analyst

Company Solutus, is a fully integrated loan servicing and advisory firm. The Solutus management team has in excess of 50 years of combined real estate experience and brings together a wealth of knowledge from a wide variety of backgrounds. Position We are currently looking to recruit a Loan Analyst to assist with the day-to-day administration and servicing of Corporate and Commercial real estate loans. The right candidate will ensure all calculations, payments and borrower and lender communications are accurate whilst adhering to current processes. This is a full time, permanent role based in Chorley, Lancashire and due to location the driving licence is required. Key Tasks & Responsibilities Boarding new loans onto the loan management system (LMS) as per loan Facility Agreements. Create Loan interest calculation templates in Microsoft Excel. Create periodic interest calculations from the LMS / Excel template and produce associated interest statements on each Interest Payment Date (IPD). Preparation of payments from both borrower bank accounts and Solutus accounts, including upkeep of the payment tracker. These include both manual and online payments. Daily monitoring of the Solutus bank accounts and weekly reconciliation of the GBP & EUR tracker accounts. General loan administration duties including preparation of billing notices / remittance reports, rate setting and maintenance of LMS. Calculation of Agency Fees and liaison with the Finance Dept. to arrange for associated invoices to be raised. Maintenance of Loan IPD / Fee Diaries. Maintenance of the Portfolio Database / Bank Account spreadsheets / Distribution Lists. Preparation of periodic client reports using both LMS and Excel. Calculation of Agency Fees and liaison with the Finance Dept. to arrange for associated invoices to be raised. Liaising with Loan Managers, lenders, clients and relevant third parties with regards to loan accrual queries / administration / audits. Working with the Management Team to provide ongoing improvement of the daily functions including any appropriate enhancement of the LMS. Carry out a range of project related tasks. Contribute towards the continual improvement of the various systems and processes within the Loan Operations Team. Respond to both internal and external queries in a timely manner. Support day-to-day activities of team to ensure accurate / timely delivery of services. Other functions relating to the operation of the business as needed. Essential Skills & Experience Loan administration / servicing in the financial services industry. Knowledge of loan interest accruals. Proficiency in the use of MS Excel, Word and Outlook. Sound analytical skills. Effective time management and organisational skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, running multiple tasks under tight deadlines. Attention to detail. Desirable Skills & Experience Corporate and Commercial loan administration / servicing. Knowledge of electronic banking systems. Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to create and manage effective relationships with colleagues and stakeholders. Motivated to learn new skills and continue personal development. Good written and oral communication skills. Team Player and the ability to work independently. Benefits 25 Holidays per year, plus UK bank holidays Monday to Friday, no weekends Dress down day and free lunch (last Friday of each month) Company Healthcare Scheme Company Sick Pay Employee Assistance Programme Long Service Holiday Entitlement Free on-site parking Company Pension Scheme Social evenings and team events To apply for this position, please click on ‘APPLY’ and attach your most recent CV. #J-18808-Ljbffr