Loan Operations / Agency Documentation Lending Fulfillment Specialist

Role: Loan Operations / Agency Documentation Lending Fulfilment Specialist

Location: Hybrid based in Chester 2/3 days per week, the rest from home

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: December 2026, very likely to be extended, potentially perm

Daily Rate: Competitive Day rate, Inside IR35

Payroll provider – Rockford Payroll  Info for Contingent Workers – Rockford Pay

We're looking for an experienced Loans/Agency Documentation Specialist to join a high-performing lending operations team, supporting syndicated and bilateral loan transactions from approval through to funding.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in loan administration, loan documentation, agency operations, or lending fulfilment, who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with front office, legal, credit and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and validate loan and security documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with bank policies.
• Manage documentation, due diligence and collateral perfection activities to support successful loan closings.
• Review facility agreements and supporting legal documentation prepared by external counsel.
• Support loan booking, funding and ongoing documentation management activities.
• Work closely with Relationship Managers, Credit Officers, Loan Administrators, Legal Counsel and Agency Management to ensure seamless transaction execution.
• Maintain accurate records, controls and audit trails throughout the lending lifecycle.
• Contribute to quality assurance activities and help drive operational excellence across the team.

Required Experience

• Proven experience in Loan Administration, Loan Operations, Agency Loans or Loan Documentation.
• Strong understanding of loan products and lending processes.
• Experience reviewing facility documentation and supporting loan closings.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

Preferred

• Loan IQ experience.
• Syndicated and/or bilateral loan experience.
• Microsoft Excel proficiency.
• Experience working with legal documentation, security documentation, or collateral management.

What We're Looking For

• Detail-oriented and highly organised.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Customer and client-focused mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple teams.