Middle Office & Agency Officer

Join our dynamic Client Servicing Team within the A&S group of Global Finance Operations (GFO) at Natixis, a critical area of focus and growth. As an Administrative Agency Officer, you will serve as a key point of contact for our clients, directly interfacing with Originators, Syndicators, and Relationship Managers. This role requires a proactive approach to client management, with the expectation to execute established processes while effectively resolving client servicing issues, escalating to management when necessary.

In this position, you will take ownership of a primary portfolio of high-profile agency mandates for the bank, acting as a visible representative of Natixis Administrative Agency. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of being the Administrative Agent for Natixis, New York Branch’s agency mandates, particularly in Corporate Financing (Strategic Sectors & Distribution, Americas & Finance) and Investment Banking (Global Markets and Investment Banking) lending products. Additionally, you may provide support to the Real Estate and Hospitality (REH) Business Unit as needed.

• Collaborate with A&S colleagues to support various Business Units (BUs), including Global Trade (GT), Global Infrastructure and Projects (GIP), Aviation Finance (AF), Latin America (LAT), Structured Asset Finance (SAF), and Global Structured Credit Solutions (GSCS), and to a limited extent, Real Estate and Hospitality (REH), in managing Administrative and Security Agency mandates.
• Assist BUs in deal pricing and pitching to secure mandates, advising on deal structuring to enhance feasibility and minimize operational and reputational risk.
• Support compliance-related matters and assist in the onboarding process for lenders, including completing Administrative Questionnaires and KYC documentation.
• Review draft legal documentation and provide feedback to BUs and lenders’ counsel.
• Deliver agency support services to both internal and external customers for the legal and operational closing of transactions, including managing conditions precedent and subsequent.
• Maintain and update KYC and AML documentation in collaboration with the Compliance team, ensuring adherence to relevant regulatory requirements and completing necessary Natixis training.
• Execute signature authorities by signing internal and external legal documents on behalf of Natixis Agency.
• Manage distribution and lenders’ voting requirements for waivers and amendments to financing documentation.
• Oversee all agency-related aspects of assignments, sales, and secondary trades.
• Develop familiarity with legal documentation, analyzing and interpreting provisions, and consulting internal and external legal counsel as needed.
• Utilize a variety of IT systems to fulfill job responsibilities, including creating and maintaining monitoring spreadsheets in Excel.
• Share business insights and experiences with team members to enhance overall team professionalism.
• Collaborate with outsourcing partners, such as Alter Domus, for non-REH counterparties.
• Assume responsibilities under the evolving A&S “Servicing” platform, including additional operational tasks from the Middle Office as needed.
• Deliver agency support services to both internal and external customers for the legal and operational closing of transactions, including managing conditions precedent and subsequent.
• Perform a variety of A&S functions, including:
• Monitoring covenants and internal/external deadlines.
• Overseeing collateral management and updates in the Loan IQ system.
• Managing credit insurance and ensuring timely premium payments.
• Reviewing and disseminating documentation from borrowers and lenders to relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinating deal closings in the Loan IQ system with the Loan Booking team and processing all closing controls as Agent and Lender.
• Ensuring accurate setup and updates for amendments and new deals.
• Managing insurance bookings and syndication processes.
• Calculating and processing upfront fees, interest, fees, and principal payments.
• Interacting with service provider Alter Domus for transaction setup and maintenance.
• Coordinating audit confirmations and ensuring proper UCC filings.
• Communicating with Loan and Payment Services and Letter of Credit teams for various activities related to lending and repayments.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related business field.
• A minimum of two years of experience (for Associate level) or five years (for VP level) in Corporate Banking, including Syndicated Lending, Project Finance, Leverage Finance, Structured Finance, or Asset-Based Lending.
• Proficient in MS Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Loan IQ or similar banking systems is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work towards and meet deadlines.

Natixis is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a workplace free of discrimination. Natixis will not tolerate any form of discrimination based on age, color, mental or physical handicap or disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, alienage, ancestry or citizenship status, race, religion, sex (including sex stereotyping, gender identity, gender expression or transgender status), veteran status, creed, genetic information or carrier status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Respect for all means that we deal with each person as an individual and not as a member of any group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. Management is expected to provide leadership in supporting the firms EEO program by taking steps to promote EEO in all facets of employment including recruitment, hiring, retention, promotion, performance assessment, and career-development opportunities.

The salary range for the Associate-level position will be between $100,000 - $125,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.

The salary range for the VP-level position will be between $120,000 - $150,000. Natixis is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. Actual base salary will vary and will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, skills set, applicable licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Base salary is only one component of our total rewards package. Natixis also offers a generous benefits package, and you may be eligible for a discretionary incentive award depending on company and individual performance.