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Kroll, LLC Operations Analyst, Agency and Trustee Services in New York, New York
Kroll Agency & Trustee Services (FKA Lucid Agency and Trustee Services Ltd) was launched in 2017 and provides independent, conflict-free, third-party loan agency, security agency and bond trustee services. Servicing the bond and loan markets, Kroll has developed its strong reputation by providing proactive and bespoke services to its clients. We currently manage over 900 loan and bond transactions.
Due to our rapid growth in Europe and globally based clients, our agency business in the US was launched in 2023 as Kroll Agency Services (US) LLC and we are looking for talented individuals to join our growing operations team as an Operations Analyst.
Day-to-day responsibilities:
KASUS - Kroll Agency Services (US) LLC
Loan IQ - Kroll's lender system of record.
This is an operations analyst position where you will be heavily involved in the day to day operational functions of all transactions (for loan and non-loan transactions) to include:
Taking responsibility for inputting and setting up new transactions in Loan IQ in accordance with facility agreements and Kroll's procedures. This is to include:
Recording loan / facility details in Loan IQ*
Performing call backs to verify Lender and Borrower admin forms and entering them in Loan IQ
Entering loan party information in Loan IQ
Entering lender and borrower SSIs into Connexis and Access
Recording new transactions in Kroll's diary system
Entering lender details in Debt Domain platform
Collecting lender tax form and uploading to our KBC platform (and delivery to our tax vendor, S& P via the SFTP portal).
Checking utilisation requests from borrowers
Issuing demand notices to lenders for initial drawdown
Notifying BNP Paribas or JP Morgan of upcoming drawdown (depending on the bank being utilized)
Monitoring receipt of lender funds to Kroll client accounts
Confirming release of funds with lenders (obtaining swift messages)
Following up with BNP Paribas or JP Morgan to trace missing lender funds and following up with the lenders where required
Creating a payment file(s) for the borrower payment (plus any other remittances required under the funds flow) in Connexis or Access for release of funds by the relationship management team
Notifying relationship management team that funds have been received, remittances have been created and are ready to be released
Reconciling Kroll client accounts upon release of payments
Rate fixing of loan on drawdown in accordance with agreements
Updating Loan IQ with new interest period and interest rate
Compiling and sending rate-fixing notices to lenders
Diarising next rollover / interest payment date in KASUS diary system
Monitoring KASUS diary system to ensure upcoming rollovers / scheduled deal activity is actioned
Calculating amounts of interest and principal due to the lenders
Calculating fees due to the lenders
Compiling and sending demand notices to the borrower requesting payment of scheduled interest, fees and principal due under the agreement
Creating payment files for payment of interest, fees and principal due to the lenders
Rate fixing for new interest period (in conjunction with the borrower)
Compiling and sending new rate fix notices to lenders and borrowers
Notify BNP Paribas or JP Morgan of upcoming rollover activity on the account
Monitoring receipt of interest, fees and principal payments to Kroll's client accounts
Advising relationship management team of receipt of borrower payments to Kroll's client accounts
Diarising for next rollover / interest payment dates
If borrower funds not received, following up with borrower and advise relationship management team
Reconciling Kroll's client accounts upon release of payments
Receiving and processing borrower notices of repayment / prepayment
Calculating lender pro rata share of principal, accrued interest, breakage costs and fees and issuing notices to demand the same from the borrower
Issuing lender notices to confirm upcoming repayment / prepayment
Creating payment files in Connexis or Access for each lender share of repayment / prepayment
Advising BNP Paribas or JP Morgan of upcoming account activity
Monitoring receipt of funds to Kroll's client accounts
Notifying relationship management team of receipt of funds into Kroll's client accounts
If borrower funds not received, following up with borrower and advise relationship management team
Updating Loan IQ with details of repayment and prepayment and issuing lender / borrower notices accordingly
Reconciling Kroll's client accounts upon release of payments
Essential traits:
At least 2 years of Corporate Loan Agency experience
About Kroll
Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions-Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients' value? Your journey begins with Kroll.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability .
In order to be considered for a position, you must formally apply via careers.kroll.com .
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