Citigroup, Inc

Syndicated Loan Operations Lead

Citigroup, Inc$78K — $117K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of relevant experience in loan documentation and processing
  • Strong knowledge of loan processes, policies, and procedural frameworks
  • Experience in identifying and mitigating risks related to loan management
  • Ability to independently handle complex loan operations
  • Proficient in engaging with various stakeholders effectively
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required

Responsibilities

  • Manage the preparation and review of loan documentation
  • Independently process and close loans in a complex environment
  • Apply expertise to resolve loan documentation issues
  • Escalate control gaps and improve loan-related processes
  • Collaborate with teams to enhance overall loan function
  • Lead and mentor junior staff while ensuring high performance standards
  • Influence decision-making through effective communication and relationship management

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Life, accident, and disability insurance
  • Wellness programs for employees
  • Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Full Job Description
The Loan Doc & Proc Sr Analyst is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributing to the development of new techniques and the improvement of processes and work-flow for the area or function. Integrates subject matter and industry expertise within a defined area. Requires in-depth understanding of how areas collectively integrate within the sub-function as well as coordinate and contribute to the objectives of the function and overall business. Evaluates moderately complex and variable issues with substantial potential impact, where development of an approach/taking of an action involves weighing various alternatives and balancing potentially conflicting situations using multiple sources of information. Requires good analytical skills in order to filter, prioritize and validate potentially complex and dynamic material from multiple sources. Strong communication and diplomacy skills are required. Regularly assumes informal/formal leadership role within teams. Involved in coaching and training of new recruits. Significant impact in terms of project size, geography, etc. by influencing decisions through advice, counsel and/or facilitating services to others in area of specialization. Work and performance of all teams in the area are directly affected by the performance of the individual.

Individual must be accountable, ethical, results oriented, trustworthy and credible.

This job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required.

Responsibilities:
  • This role will manage preparing and reviewing loan documentation while providing support to a variety of tasks related to the loan process .
  • Activities will include independently processing and closing loans within a complex loan operations environment.
  • Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of how department loan function collectively integrates to contribute to achieving overall business goals.
  • Applies in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within department to resolve issues related to loan documentation processes
  • Responsible for escalating control gaps and issues to senior management
    Identifies loan related control deficiencies and implements appropriate procedures and solutions to mitigate any risk or control losses
  • Directly impacts the area through shared responsibility for delivery of end results and formulation of procedures/process improvement
  • Provides value-added perspective or advice that contributes to the development of new techniques and the improvement of the loan documentation processes for the area
  • Resolves complex problems where the analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of loan procedures and industry standards
  • Makes a significant contribution to change-the-bank projects and offers solutions at an advanced level
  • Provides judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated and unique situations, mostly but not limited to the loan documentation process
  • Assumes informal/formal leadership role within the team, is involved in the coaching and training of new recruits, and provides guidance and support to junior staff
  • Creates, develops and maintains effective relationships with colleagues, management, internal/external clients and stakeholders, and seeks to understand their needs and provides solutions
  • Persuades and influences others through collaborative communication skills; may negotiate with external parties
  • Individuals are expected to be a subject matter expert in one (or more) specific skill sets, business areas or products
  • Appropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding Citigroup, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct, business practices, escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.

Qualifications:
  • 5-8 years of experience
  • Reasonable knowledge of Business Processes, Systems and Tools used in the Loan Process
  • Demonstrate understanding of Loan Processes, Procedures, Products and Services
  • General awareness of managing, preparing, and reviewing loan documentation
  • Adequate ability to identify, mitigate, manage, resolve, and escalate risks and issues
  • Awareness of risk types, policies and control measures and processes
  • Comply with applicable laws, rules, and regulations, and adhering to Policies


Education:
  • Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience


Job Family Group:
Operations - Transaction Services

Job Family:
Loan Documentation and Processing

Time Type:
Full time

Primary Location:
New Castle Delaware United States

Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:
$78,080.00 - $117,120.00

In addition to salary, Citi's offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

Most Relevant Skills
Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills
For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

Anticipated Posting Close Date:
Jul 22, 2026

Automated Processing and AI

We use automated processing, including artificial intelligence, for our legitimate business interests (or our reasonable and appropriate business purposes) to identify and align the candidate's skills and abilities with a specific job opening. Additionally, if you so choose, or consent, we can match your skills and abilities to other suitable roles at Citi.

Importantly, all our hiring processes and decisions, including determining your suitability for a role, are conducted, checked, and decided by individuals. Our automated processing and AI do not involve relying on automatic or autonomous decision-making. Please refer to any Jurisdictional Considerations, with specific provisions for your country (where relevant) for further details.

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Citigroup is a financial services holding company that provides financial products and services. The company operates through two segments, Global Consumer Banking (GCB) and Institutional Clients Group (ICG). The GCB segment offers traditional banking services to retail customers through retail banking, commercial banking, Citi-branded cards, and Citi retail services. The ICG segment offers various banking, and financial products and services to corporate, institutional, public sector, and high-net-worth clients. This segment provides wholesale banking products and services, including fixed-income and equity sales and trading, foreign exchange, prime brokerage, derivative services, equity and fixed-income research, corporate lending, investment banking, and advisory services, private banking, cash management, trade finance, and securities services. Citi is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and the company invests in initiatives that promote economic progress.

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