UBS is currently seeking an experienced loan trade closer in the Trade Execution team within the broader Global Loan Servicing (GLS) Operations team. The Loan Closer is responsible for the timely and accurate closing of Secondary Par, Primary, & Third Party loan trades. The Trade Closer works closely with our outsourced vendor S&P, Business/Trading desk, trade counterparties, and Agents to ensure the timely and accurate settlement of our loan trades. The Loan Closer also works with internal teams including Onboarding, Finance, Payments, and Tax to remediate issues delaying settlements and break resolution.

Required Experience:
-Familiar with LSTA / LMA standard documents and concepts including trade confirms, assignment agreements, funding memos, participation agreements, multilateral agreements, claims, proceeds letters, payout letters
-Ensure trade economics and delayed comp, cost of carry, and fees are correct
-Knowledge of Distressed Settlement / Trade Claims / Bankruptcy Distributions
-Work closely with S&P / Clearpar Closers on trade settlement, ensuring trade activity and settlements are processed accurately and timely
-Daily reconciliation and management of cash, position, intersystem, trade and ledger breaks
-Partner with internal stakeholders including Traders, Sales, Bankers, Finance and various operational teams including Tax, Onboarding, & Payments to settle loan trades
-Familiar with amendments processing including cashless rolls, Extensions, Waivers, Consents
-Assist with KYC & Tax with any issues and escalations
-Coordinating LC issuer consent
-Familiar with BWIC, OWIC, BISO agreements and processing
-Familiar with sub-participation documentation and processing
-Identify and escalate issues and pro-actively look for ways to improve processes and controls
-Perform ad-hoc projects and support team members

Detailed salary information:
• New York: the salary range for this role is $140000 to $180000
The expected salary range(s) for this role as of the date of this posting is/are based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. This role may also be eligible for discretionary incentive compensation. For benefits information, please visit ubs.com/usbenefits.

Job Reference #

320015BR

City

New York

Job Type

Full Time

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Your team

In Group Operations we are the experts in how the firm operates. Our vision is to always enhance the client experience now and for the future. To succeed our people must:
•Drive the organization forward by working with purpose and passion.
•Know what our Stakeholders want and need.
•Support digital transformation

Your expertise

-Bachelor’s degree
-5+ years experience closing loan trades
-Leadership and supervisory experience
-Knowledge of the corporate loan product, trading operations, and syndicated loans
-Experience with LSTA/LMA standard documentation and strong knowledge of the LSTA/LMA standard terms and conditions

Other Skills and Education:
-Takes initiative to resolve issues & deep dives into root cause to prevent further problems
-Naturally inquisitive and self-motivated to learn new functions and processes
-Effective communication and comfortable dealing with all levels of the firm and external clients; both oral and written
-Able to think creatively, flexibly, and logically to solve problems
-Detail oriented and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
-Interested in digitalization and have an affinity with technology

About us

UBS is the world’s largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Salary information

US Only: The expected salary range for this role is $140000 to $180000 based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, qualifications, education, location and skill level. Please see «Your role» section for detailed salary information.

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