- Company Name
- Deutsche Bank
- Job Title
- Loan Operations Manager - Vice President
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Loan Operations Manager – Vice President
**Role Summary**
Lead end‑to‑end processing, servicing, and administration of loan portfolios for a private bank. Manage both onsite and offshore lending teams, ensuring accurate, timely execution of the entire loan life cycle for syndicated and bilateral deals. Drive process optimization, support regulatory and audit requirements, and deliver projects in partnership with Treasury, Finance, and IT.
**Expectations**
- Operate within a hybrid working model, primarily based in an office environment.
- Achieve regulatory compliance and internal control standards across all lending activities.
- Deliver timely audit responses and close open audit findings.
- Act as escalation point for complex lending issues and collaborate with senior leadership.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Oversee daily loan processing: booking, amendments, drawings, rollovers, payments, and account maintenance.
- Manage team performance, development, and productivity in both onsite and offshore settings.
- Conduct comprehensive lifecycle management and reconciliation of loans, ensuring data integrity.
- Champion process improvement initiatives to eliminate gaps and increase operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with Treasury and Finance on P/L, balance sheet impacts, and resolve related queries.
- Lead new product approvals, regulatory reporting, and transformation projects.
- Serve as the primary liaison for external and internal auditors, providing evidence, attending meetings, and ensuring prompt resolution of audit queries.
- Maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors, including regulators and market participants.
**Required Skills**
- Expertise in commercial lending (CRE, C&I) and structured products (SBLC).
- Proven leadership of large lending operations teams.
- Strong analytical and risk‑management mindset with escalation experience.
- Proficiency in Loan IQ and lending document management systems.
- Advanced proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior executives.
- Problem‑solving, creativity, and a proactive, self‑motivated attitude.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CFA, CPA, or industry‑specific lending certifications) are preferred.
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