Captial Markets Loan Syndications Agency Services Analyst -El Segundo, CA

Zions Bancorporation 

Zions Bancorporation, N.A. (NYSE: ZION) is a premier financial services company with ~$100B in assets operating through 8 brands in Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.  With a leading market share in small and middle-market banking, the Bank’s 500+ client managers and 200+ wealth advisors have vigorous client development strategies that feed into Zions Capital Markets.  

Zions Capital Markets 

Zions Capital Markets provides targeted, client-driven financing and advisory solutions to help companies across our markets raise capital efficiently and execute strategic transactions effectively.  Our approach is simple – help clients we know connect and tell their story to investors we know well. 

Zions Capital Markets brings “bulge bracket” solutions to the business customers of our local affiliates, as the platform is continually expanding our product capabilities to meet the evolving needs of our client base. The platform currently has teams of experienced professionals operating from offices in Salt Lake City, Houston, Los Angeles, Charlotte, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, and Orange County. 

We are currently looking for a Loan Syndications Agency Services Analyst to join our team in El Segundo, CA.

Essential Functions:

• Works directly with Loan Syndications Group, lending teams, participant banks and clients on the company's agented transactions.
•  Assists with Pre-Closing, Closing, and Post-Closing Support on Agented transactions and funds amounts as needed.
• Functions as a liaison for day-to-day operations of the Agency Services Group to ensure timeliness and quality in all aspects of Agency Services Group. 
• Walks clients through how the process works and functions as the intermediator between the clients and syndications. 
• Handles transactions, renews contracts and processes through system, get pricing from credit agreements and system. 
• Continuously works with the Loan Syndications Group to evaluate the Agency Services Group tasks and functions to provide customer service to internal bank partners, external bank partners and clients. 
• Resolves problems and issues with team members to accomplish established objectives. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Requires a bachelor's degree in finance, business or a related field and 4+ yrs. of loan processing, loan operations and credit analysis or other directly related experience. A combination of education and experience may meet requirements.
• Working knowledge of lending operations, processing, documentation, loan processes and procedures, laws and regulations. 
• Solid analysis and problem resolution skills. 
• Ability to maintain working relationships with clients, participant banks, internal lenders, LSG team members and management. 
• Good leadership skills and ability to focus on goals and operational efficiency. 
• Solid organizational, project management, follow-up and communication skills, both verbal and written. 
• Uses judgement and creativity within policies and practices. 
• Ability to view and solve problems from a customer’s perspective. 
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and track details.
• Must be detailed oriented.
• Ability to meet deadlines. 
• Ability to lead or train lower-level staff. 
• Knowledge of various software applications including word processing and spreadsheets.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Employer-paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) plan + generous company matching
• Competitive compensation commensurate with work experience (some roles include incentives, mileage + travel time pay, and/or parking waivers.
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Federal Holidays, Sick)
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying employees
• Promotional opportunities offered from within

This position is eligible to earn a base salary in the range of $77,700 - $85,000 annually depending on job-related factors such as level of experience.