Senior Vice President, Loan Administration

The Senior Vice President, Loan Administration, reporting into the Managing Director, Operations Lead, is a critical part of Antares, responsible for ensuring the accurate, timely, and controlled processing of investment activity across the firm's credit portfolios. The SVP, Loan Administration, plays a key leadership role in overseeing the end‑to‑end administration of loan activity and ensuring all transactions and lifecycle events are accurately recorded in Wall Street Office (WSO) in accordance with documented processes and control standards.

This role is responsible for leading global loan administration teams, partnering with internal stakeholders, and coordinating with external agents and counterparties to support scalable, institutional‑grade operations as the firm continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day‑to‑day leadership over loan administration activities, including deal setup, trade booking, lifecycle events, cash activity, and ongoing servicing across bilateral, syndicated, and agented facilities.
• Ensure all loan activity is accurately, timely, and consistently recorded in Wall Street Office (WSO), supported by strong controls, audit trails, and exception management.
• Lead and develop onshore and offshore teams, establishing clear roles, performance expectations, coverage models, and escalation paths.
• Own and maintain comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring processes are well documented, reviewed regularly, and aligned with regulatory and audit expectations.
• Act as a primary point of contact for external agents, trustees, custodians, fund administrators, and counterparties, ensuring effective coordination and issue resolution.
• Partner closely with internal teams including Investment, Finance, Fund Accounting, Technology, Risk, and Compliance to support system rollout, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Technology to enhance WSO workflows, reporting, and integrations, supporting automation, scalability, and data quality improvements.
• Lead operational risk management efforts, including audit engagement, remediation of findings, and proactive identification of control enhancements.
• Support operational readiness for new products, structures, and growth initiatives.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• 15+ years of experience in loan administration, loan operations, or investment operations within an asset manager, bank, or financial services organization.
• Demonstrated expertise with Wall Street Office (WSO) or comparable loan administration platforms.
• Proven experience leading global teams, including onshore and offshore delivery models.
• Strong knowledge of leveraged loans, private credit, syndicated lending, and loan lifecycle events.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CFA).
• Experience supporting private credit, CLO, or complex fund structures.

Skills

• Deep understanding of loan administration processes, controls, and data flows.
• Strong leadership and people‑management capabilities in a global environment.
• Ability to partner effectively across front, middle, and back‑office functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including external stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and process‑improvement skills.
• High proficiency with loan systems, reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

Competencies

• Leadership: Leads by example and develops high‑performing teams.
• Accountability: Takes ownership of outcomes and drives issues to resolution.
• Collaboration: Works effectively across functions and with external partners.
• Integrity: Upholds high ethical and control standards.
• Problem Solving: Applies sound judgment to complex operational challenges.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a dynamic, growth‑oriented environment.
• Execution Focus: Delivers high‑quality results in a demanding operational setting.

The Fine Print

• Must have unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
• Must be willing to comply with pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug testing, reference verification, and background check.
• Must be willing to work from [Enter Location(s)] and travel as necessary.

Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range at the time of posting is below. Base salary does not include other forms of compensation or benefits. Actual base salary within the specified range is comprised of several components, including but not limited to applicant's skill, prior relevant experience, specific degrees and certifications, job responsibilities, market considerations and the location of the position.

This role is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus (based on company, business unit and individual performance).

Our benefit offerings include medical, dental and vision coverage, employer paid short & long-term disability and life insurance, 401(k), profit sharing, paid time off, Maven family & fertility benefit, parental leave (including adoption, surrogacy, and foster placement), as well as other voluntary benefits.

Base Salary Range

$150,000 - $180,000

To learn more, visit www.antares.com. Antares is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.