Transaction Manager

Transaction Manager

Location: London

Salary: Competitive

Work Type: Hybrid Working

About GLAS

GLAS is an international provider of institutional debt administration services, serving lenders, borrowers, issuers, and advisers offering a global platform across Loan Agency and related services, Capital Markets and Restructuring. 

GLAS’ vision is to be recognised as the best-in-class independent, non-creditor, conflict-free provider of institutional debt administration services, enabling global clients and counterparties to achieve successful outcomes on their transactions.  

The business currently comprises c.500 employees who deliver a solution-based, innovative service, ensuring GLAS is the preferred global partner of choice. GLAS has a blue-chip customer base developed over many years; select clients include Apollo, Blackstone, CVC, Deutsche Bank and Goldman Sachs. GLAS has been recognised as the premier independent provider of loan agency and bond trustee services with a portfolio of over $800 billion assets across its global platform. The company is headquartered in London with offices in Paris, Frankfurt, Madrid, New York, New Jersey, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, Milan and Rome.

Position Summary

A Transaction Manager is responsible for the ongoing management of a portfolio of 40+ transactions. The role focuses on the review and interpretation of transaction documentation, proactive engagement with transaction parties, and ensuring that GLAS continues to deliver the highest standards of service across its agency and administration responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the ongoing management of a portfolio of syndicated loan transactions.


• Review and analyse syndicated loan documentation, including finance and security documents, to ensure compliance with transaction requirements and operational obligations.


• Monitor financial covenants through the collection and analysis of financial statements and other information, ensuring the timely distribution and posting of required documentation to lender groups, utilising the TSG team where applicable.


• Facilitate transaction amendments, including coordinating lender communications and collecting lender consents and votes within required timeframes.


• Facilitate obligor accessions and related transaction changes, including the collection of lender consents and votes within required timeframes.


• Support and collaborate with senior team members on complex and bespoke transactions.


• Work closely with internal GLAS teams to ensure the effective delivery of services across all transactions.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for transaction counterparties, including borrowers, lenders, sponsors, and advisers, providing exceptional client service and fostering strong long-term relationships.


• Establish and maintain key relationships with clients and other market participants, supporting the growth of the GLAS portfolio and market presence.


• Coordinate the efficient completion of GLAS's KYC processes for new obligors, including the collection of corporate formation and ownership documentation and liaison with GLAS's Compliance team.


• Attend client meetings and industry events to support relationship management, business development, and the promotion of GLAS's services.


• Adhere to all GLAS policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.


• Ensure the timely and accurate updating of OneView, Trello, and Debt Domain, utilising the TSG team where appropriate.


• Actively participate in and contribute to team, departmental, and company-wide projects.

Person Specification

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure and to tight deadlines.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• Ability to analyse and interpret complex legal and financial documentation.


• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.


• A committed work ethic and the ability to operate with integrity and professionalism.


• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.


• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the evolving needs of a growing business.


• The ability to represent GLAS to the highest standards at all times.


• Experience within loan operations, agency, trustee services, debt administration, banking, or a related financial services environment would be advantageous.

Benefits

• Base salary + bonus


• Hybrid working


• 28 days annual leave + bank holidays


• Long service award


• Private Medical Insurance


• Private pension plan


• Life insurance plan


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Season ticket loan scheme


• Yearly eye examination


• Gym membership discount


• Career development and study support

It is our people who make GLAS successful, and we strive to recruit and retain the best people and operate in an environment underpinned by inclusivity, diversity, and opportunity. We recognise that a more inclusive workplace allows ideas and a variety of points of view to trigger discussions or deliver innovative results.

Besides, we want people at GLAS to be successful - we are committed in your career development. We truly believe in and live by our values of stepping in, stepping up and standing out.

In addition to our commitment to a diverse workforce we are also happy to talk about flexible working to support