Role: Lead Analyst - Asset Servicing (Geneva)

Role Overview:

- We are looking for a skilled Lead Analyst with strong experience in Asset Servicing and Syndicated Bank Debt operations.

- The role involves managing end-to-end processing of loan lifecycle events, reconciliation activities, and exception handling across global portfolios using tools like Geneva and DUCO.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform end-to-end asset servicing activities including Drawdown, Paydown, Rollovers, and PIK processing

- Execute Cash Reconciliation and Position Reconciliation across portfolios on a daily basis

- Investigate and resolve Cash Breaks and Position Breaks, ensuring timely closure

- Process and validate transactions related to Bank Debt, Loan Syndication, and CLOs

- Review upcoming activities, exceptions, and contract modifications via Geneva WSO Accelerator

- Ensure all transactions and lifecycle events are accurately updated in the Geneva system

Liaise with Agents, Trustees, Custodians, and internal teams for exception resolution

- Escalate unresolved issues to stakeholders and ensure timely follow-ups

- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot operational and technical issues

- Participate in UAT testing, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives

- Develop and maintain SOPs and training documentation

- Support global stakeholders and ensure adherence to SLAs and timelines

Required Skills & Expertise:

- Strong domain expertise in Loan Syndication, Bank Debt, Private Credit, and CLO/CDO instruments

- Hands-on experience with Geneva (Syndicated Bank Debt module)

- Proficiency in reconciliation tools like DUCO or similar platforms

- Deep understanding of Cash & Position Reconciliation and Break Management

- Familiarity with lifecycle events such as Drawdown, Paydown, Rollovers, and PIK

- Strong knowledge of market participants including Agent Banks, Trustees, and Custodians

- Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, along with working knowledge of PowerPoint and Word

Candidate Profile:

- 7-11 years of relevant experience in Asset Servicing / Loan Operations

- Prior experience handling end-to-end processing in Syndicated Bank Loans

- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under tight deadlines

- Excellent communication skills with experience working with global stakeholders

- Self-driven, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently

Education:

- CA / CMA / CFA / MBA / B.

- Com with relevant experience

- This role does not require Fund Accounting experience

- Strong focus on reconciliation, exception management, and loan lifecycle processing