Lending Operations Manager, Principal Finance

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Lending Operations Manager, Principal Finance

Active / Open Until Filled

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Job role insights

  • Date posted

    September 11, 2026

  • Closing date

    Not Disclosed (Open Until Filled)

  • Location

    London

  • Salary

    £84,500 - £156,000 /year

  • Career level

    Senior Manager / Director Level

  • Experience

    4 – 7 Years

Description

Macquarie Group is currently accepting applications for the role of Lending Operations Manager, Principal Finance, based out of their corporate offices in London, United Kingdom. This appointment offers an exceptional opportunity to join a globally recognized financial organization that combines entrepreneurial empowerment, disciplined risk governance, and a merit-based career trajectory.

Macquarie Capital provides advisory and capital markets solutions, investing alongside clients and facilitating major cross-border M&A, equity, and debt transactions. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside seasoned industry professionals to optimize mission-critical processes, manage risk effectively, and deliver commercially impactful solutions across key markets.

Opportunity Overview & Quick Facts

Requisition ID: #24052
Location: London, United Kingdom
Organization: Macquarie Group
Career Level: Senior Manager / Director Level
Experience Level: 7+ Years
Work Model: Hybrid / Flexible Working
Remuneration: £104,000 – £192,000 GBP per annum
Employment Term: Contract / Fixed Term

Key Responsibilities & Operational Scope

  • Work directly with the principal investing deal teams and key external service providers where you will be responsible for supporting our large and well-connected investing business for all operational management and execution activities to support private credit, private equity and real estate investments throughout their lifecycle.
  • From assessing the operational requirements of new transactions and considering approval requirements, to transaction execution, booking, management and closing.
  • The portfolio administration will be central to the role across loan systems, cash / clearing and interaction with finance.
  • Ensuring transactions are appropriately booked, recorded and managed through your role as an approver.
  • Execute and drive help provide oversight of loan administration activities, and take ownership of critical investment data across loan management (LoanIQ) and related platforms.
  • This position offers significant exposure to a diverse portfolio of investments and the opportunity to work with stakeholders across investment, legal, finance and other specialist teams to deliver successful outcomes.

Candidate Profile & Required Qualifications

  • Experience within a middle office/operations function in financial services, with 8 + years supporting the operational delivery of bilateral and syndicated transactions.
  • Highly experienced in LoanIQ or an equivalent corporate loan management platform.
  • Confidence reviewing and interpreting credit agreements and other legal documentation, supported by a strong understanding of financial, accounting and valuation concepts.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively across investment, legal, credit, finance, tax and client-facing teams.
  • Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within timeframe.
  • Previous leadership, oversight or approval responsibilities within an operations environment.
  • Exposure to fund operations or portfolio management would be advantageous but is not essential.

What Macquarie Offers

  • Market-Leading Rewards: Competitive base remuneration supplemented by performance-linked incentive programs.
  • Flexible Work Frameworks: Modern hybrid working arrangements supporting professional productivity and personal balance.
  • Professional Development: Clear internal mobility pathways, technical skill enhancement, and professional accreditation support.
  • Comprehensive Wellbeing: Access to employee assistance programs, holistic healthcare coverage, and dedicated wellbeing initiatives.
  • Global Network & Impact: Collaborative engagement with cross-border teams across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific regions.

Core Competencies & Key Technical Focus

Lending Operations Principal Finance

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This position is actively accepting candidate submissions. Access the official Macquarie Group recruitment platform to review comprehensive operational criteria and lodge your formal application.

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