Senior Manager – Loan Syndication

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About the role:.

The Senior Manager – Loan Syndication will be responsible for leading end-to-end syndicated loan operations, combining deep product knowledge, strong people leadership, and an automation-first mindset. The role will oversee large teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive operational excellence and transformation.

About the team: 

Our Loan Syndications team is a dynamic and collaborative group of professionals dedicated to delivering exceptional results in the syndication process. We pride ourselves on our deep industry knowledge, strong analytical skills, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

The team works closely with clients, syndicate members, and various stakeholders to structure and negotiate loan terms that meet the needs of all parties involved. We foster a supportive and high-performing environment where each member is encouraged to contribute their expertise and innovative ideas.

What you will be doing:

• Own end-to-end syndicated loan lifecycle including Asset Onboarding, trade entry/settlements, client service
• Act as subject matter expert on syndicated loan structures, agency role responsibilities, and documentation standards (LMA/LSTA)
• Handle complex escalations related to operations, accounting, and product interpretation

• Lead and manage teams of 50–70 members across levels
• Build strong leadership pipelines and succession planning
• Drive performance management, quality, productivity, and employee engagement

• Champion automation, digitization, and process re-engineering initiatives
• Partner with technology teams to identify RPA, workflow, and AI-driven opportunities
• Track efficiency gains, quality improvements, and automation benefits

• Ensure adherence to regulatory, audit, SOX, and internal control requirements
• Own issue management, audit responses, and risk mitigation
• Maintain robust SOPs, controls, and governance frameworks

• Partner with other locations, clients, trustees and external agent banks
• Provide transparent communication on KPIs, risks, and delivery metrics
• Support transitions, migrations, and new product launches

Extended roles and responsibilities: -

• As part of management group, ensure that the extended scope of deliverables are met as per the agreed time lines.
• Represent the firm as FIS management lead in all possible scenarios facing the client irrespective it’s in purview of functional limits.
• Wok constantly towards building better client services through better processes and contribute for such initiative for the firm.

What you will need:

• Overall Experience: 15+ years
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 10 years
• Team Management: 50–70 members
• Strong knowledge of Loan Syndication
• Proven large-team leadership experience
• Strong automation and change management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• Lean, Six Sigma, or Digital Transformation certifications preferred

What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career.

• Extensive Health Benefits Program along with the Family Protection Plan
• Best-in-class career mobility options across the globe
• Award-winning learning offerings for career development
• Adaptable home - office work model
• Opportunity to work with global teams and clients

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