Senior Associate Agency Originations

Posted:
10/23/2024, 5:09:41 PM

Location(s):
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ⋅ New South Wales, Australia

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Legal & Compliance

  • Opportunity to join CBA in our Agency Originations team

  • Elevate our customer experience while managing client relationships and onboarding new business

  • Together, we are building tomorrow’s bank, today

See yourself in our team

The Agency Originations team manages all types of syndicated facilities, across major industry sectors and major currencies. The team currently administers a portfolio of ~A$160 billion consisting of institutional, corporate and leveraged finance relationships. The team also act as security trustee and hold security on trust for the secured creditors and enforces security upon default.
 

Do work that matters 
Reporting to a Director Agency Origination, you will act as the primary point of contact between the parties to a syndicated loan, be key in establishing and maintaining key relationships with clients and other market participant whilst delivering successful business outcomes.

Further responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

  • Act as the central point of contact between the borrower and lenders for matters related to the syndicated facility agreement.

  • Pitch to potential clients and prepare the relevant fee proposal

  • Review and negotiate documents. In undertaking this, the Facility Agent acts in conjunction with the lawyers and the lenders.

  • Collaborate and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to cover all aspects of the loan closing process.

  • Distribute compliance reporting requirements, including the provision of financial statements, certificates of compliance, reports and any other documents required to be provided to each lender.

  • Management of waivers, consents or amendments under the transaction documents as required.  Instruct external legal counsel (where appropriate) if required by the lenders.

  • Facilitate the entry and exit of lenders by receiving and dealing with lender substitution certificates.

  • If required, the Facility Agent will co-ordinate and host financial results or project update briefings given by the borrower to the syndicate lenders.

  • Support the team in developing process and procedures.

We're interested in hearing from people who have:

  • Solid knowledge and experience as facility and security agent

  • Loan documentation review experience

  • Good understanding of syndicated transaction and funding mechanics

  • Strong relationship management, organisational and time management skills

  • Ability to work under pressure

  • Teamwork - willingness to support the team as required

  • Business/Commerce or related degree is highly advantageous

As the successful applicant you'll be rewarded with a structured career path that offers a competitive market salary, annual performance incentives, a flexible working environment and great career growth opportunities.

If you're already part of the Commonwealth Bank Group (including Bankwest, x15ventures), you'll need to apply through Sidekick to submit a valid application. We’re keen to support you with the next step in your career.

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