Operational Specialist- Private Credit

Atlantic Group is hiring a Private Credit Operations Manager in New York, NY, with our client. In this hybrid role, you’ll oversee trade settlement, loan operations, reporting, and data integrity across private credit and direct lending strategies. You will manage daily workflows, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and use platforms like ClearPar, IHS Markit, WSO, and Loan IQ for trade processing. Ideal for operations professionals focused on automation, accuracy, and workflow optimization.

Responsibilities as the Private Credit Operations Manager:

• Trade Execution & Settlement: Oversee accurate and timely settlement of private credit trades by coordinating with agents, custodians, administrators, and internal teams.
• Loan Operations & Systems: Manage trade processing and settlement workflows using platforms such as ClearPar, IHS Markit, WSO, and Loan IQ while resolving discrepancies.
• Reconciliations & Reporting: Lead daily cash, position, and asset reconciliations and ensure accuracy for monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Documentation & Compliance: Ensure proper execution, archiving, and compliance of trade documentation, including assignments, funding memos, consents, and KYC requirements.
• Process & Data Oversight: Maintain accurate reference data, manage corporate action workflows, and drive process improvements, automation, and scalable reporting solutions.

Qualifications for the Private Credit Operations Manager:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• Experience: 8-15 years in private credit, direct lending, BDC, or syndicated loan operations with strong expertise in trade settlement, loan operations, and credit instruments.
• Technical Skills: Advanced Excel skills and expertise with loan settlement platforms (ClearPar, IHS Markit, WSO, Loan IQ), with a strong automation- and technology-focused mindset.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of LSTA/LMA trade guidelines, private credit operations, reference data management, and key operational risk controls.
• Skills & Attributes: Highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with strong communication and problem-solving skills, able to manage high-volume workflows and drive process improvements.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.

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