Senior Transaction Manager

European Depositary Bank S.A. • London, GB

The Apex Group was established in Bermuda in 2003 and is now one of the world’s largest fund administration and middle office solutions providers. Our business is unique in its ability to reach globally, service locally and provide cross-jurisdictional services. With our clients at the heart of everything we do, our hard-working team has successfully delivered on an unprecedented growth and transformation journey, and we are now represented by over circa 13,000 employees across 112 offices worldwide.

Your career with us should reflect your energy and passion. That’s why, at Apex Group, we will do more than simply ‘empower’ you. We will work to supercharge your unique skills and experience. Take the lead and we’ll give you the support you need to be at the top of your game. And we offer you the freedom to be a positive disrupter and turn big ideas into bold, industry-changing realities. For our business, for clients, and for you

Senior Transaction Manager - VP

About the Role

The Senior Transaction Manager plays a central role in overseeing and executing complex syndicated lending and financing transactions across multiple jurisdictions. This position is responsible for managing the full lifecycle of agency duties—from reviewing financing agreements and closing deals, to coordinating communications among borrowers, lenders, advisors, and internal teams. You will lead the operational management of amendments, waivers, loan transfers, KYC processes, and compliance monitoring, ensuring all actions align with contractual, regulatory, and best‑practice standards. In this senior capacity, you will calculate and validate settlements, fees, interest, and repayments; manage syndicated guarantee and factoring facilities; and ensure the accurate delivery of all documentation and reporting obligations. You will also contribute to the development of internal systems by collaborating with the IT team, while supporting and mentoring junior colleagues within the department. This role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in banking, finance, or legal advisory, who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, excels in stakeholder coordination, and brings a meticulous, proactive approach to managing high‑value transactions.

Job Specification

  • Actively participate in the review of the financing Agreements and in closing deals.
  • Assist the lenders in the decision-making processes when such intermediation is required and, in general, in any consultation related to the Financing;
  • Calculate settlements / amounts to be paid by the borrowers and lenders in accordance to the agreements such as fees, interest, and principal repayments/redemptions;
  • Close and manage complex transactions;
  • Cooperate with IT team in developing in-house software.
  • Coordinate the agency duties with the Loans Administration and Business Development department and support the activity of the Loans Administration department when required.
  • Coordinate, manage and register the communications and issues raised among borrowers, lenders, obligors and advisers of the Financing.
  • Coordinate, organize and participate in meetings and conference calls required by the day-to-day management of the Agency Department.
  • Ensure that client responsibilities are managed effectively and to agreed client, best practice, regulatory and statutory deadlines;
  • Manage and coordinate amendments or waiver processes until resolution;
  • Manage and coordinate loan transfers between existing and new incoming lenders;
  • Manage and coordinate our KYC requirements in respect of all lenders and borrowers for any new transaction;
  • Management and coordination of Syndicated Guarantees Facilities and Factoring Facilities.
  • Management of communications / to be delivered to the borrowers and lenders, and the different Loan Admin. departments, according to the financing Agreements.
  • Management of the Loan Administration for different jurisdictions: As a global financial services provider, Apex provides Agency services in a variety of jurisdictions.
  • Monitor and control the periodic or one-off compliance by the borrower of all obligations and compulsory actions and milestones set forth in the financing agreements.
  • Set up new transactions using our Agency Management Monitoring Tool;
  • Support and training of more junior members of the Team.

Skills Required

  • At least 6 years of experience in the banking / financial / legal advisory sector;
  • Excellent work attitude, quick and willing learner and proficient team player;
  • Eagerness to pay attention to detail and going the extra mile in all aspects of the role;
  • Syndicated Lending Experience, ideally Middle office, Loan Administration background is a plus;
  • Experience with Intralinks / Debtdomain or similar loans communication tools is an advantage;
  • Excellent communication skills and professionalism;
  • Ability to work under pressure and to prioritize tasks accordingly;
  • Ability to take initiative and multitasking;
  • Strong work ethic, a proactive approach and can-do mindset;
  • Willingness to learn and get relevant experience in the syndicated lending sector.

What you will get in return:

  • A genuinely unique opportunity to be part of an expanding large global business.
  • To grow professionally together with a young and dynamic workforce.
  • Be part of an experienced and growing team and be part of a world-class centre of excellence.

Disclaimer: Unsolicited CVs sent to Apex (Talent Acquisition Team or Hiring Managers) by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this position. Apex operates a direct sourcing model and where agency assistance is required, the Talent Acquisition team will engage directly with our exclusive recruitment partners.

About Apex Group

We are dedicated to driving positive change in financial services while fuelling the growth and ambitions of asset managers, allocators, financial institutions, and family offices. Established in Bermuda in 2003, the Group has continually disrupted the asset serving industry through our investment in innovation and talent. Today, we set the pace in asset servicing and stand out for our unique single-source solution and unified cross asset-class platform which supports the entire value chain, harnesses leading innovative technology, and benefits from cross-jurisdictional expertise delivered by a long-standing management team and over 13,000 highly integrated professionals.

We’re a people-powered business, and our people are full of ambition. Together, we’re inspired to lead the new era of data and tech enabled service. Bringing new products and services to market. Sharpening our client focus. Disrupting the market to exceed expectations. Innovating across a range of specialisms. With our focus on making a difference to our people, our planet and our society, you’ll experience more here than you would at most other companies. Prepare to accelerate.

We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

Positive change starts with you. We’re a people-powered business with a vision to inspire a new era of service-led FinTech. We’re expanding globally and offering more to our clients. This means you get more opportunities to grow with us. So prepare to accelerate. We’ll make sure the time and effort you put in takes you further, faster.

The journey is yours to own. When you stretch yourself, you grow. We want you to explore ways of working that will see you thrive as part of something bigger. We’ll help you with a solid structure, challenging projects, vibrant networks, supportive colleagues and approachable leaders. All the things you need to own your unique journey.

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