Analyst Financial Agency

Analyst Financial Agency

Location: Milan/Rome

Salary: Competitive

Work Type: Hybrid Working

Global Loan Agency Services (GLAS), the premier independent provider of institutional debt administration services, has completed their acquisition of Loan Agency Services (LAS), Italy’s leading debt administration provider, LAS was founded in 2010 and offers the Italian market a range of services across debt administration. LAS has offices in both Rome and Milan and over €52bn in credit lines.

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 $750 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, Hong Kong, Dubai, Milan and Rome.

The role of Analyst Financial Agency

LAS are looking for an Analyst to join our Financial Agency team. The role is primarily operational and execution-focused, supporting the management of live transactions and the onboarding of new mandates, with the opportunity to gain exposure to restructuring and distressed scenarios over time.

This position is well suited for a junior professional looking to build a solid foundation in loan agency, transaction mechanics and credit processes within a structured and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Agency team in the day-to-day management of performing financing transactions
• Assist with onboarding of new mandates, including collection and review of transaction documentation
• Support with data remediation and data quality activities related to the credit portfolio
• Maintain and update transaction data, records and reporting within the management system
• Support drawdowns, repayments, interest calculations, payment processes and reconciliation activities
• Monitor key contractual dates, conditions precedent and ongoing obligations
• Assist in the preparation of client communications, notices and periodic reports
• Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders (lenders, borrowers, legal advisors)
• Support portfolio monitoring activities
• Assist senior team members on restructuring or special situation mandates, including:
  • amendments and waivers
  • restructuring of existing facilities
  • coordination across multiple creditor groups
• Contribute to process optimisation and data quality initiatives

Experience and Qualifications 

• University degree in Economics, Finance, Law or related fields
• 0–2 years of experience in financial services, banking, consulting, transaction services or similar environments
• Strong interest in financial transactions and credit markets
• Solid analytical and organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Proactive and reliable attitude, with a willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• Fluent in Italian and in English (written and spoken)
• Good Excel skills; familiarity with financial systems or reporting tools is a plus

Nice to Have 

• Internship or early experience in banking, loan operations, agency, restructuring or advisory
• Basic understanding of loan documentation and financing structures
• Exposure to credit funds or alternative lenders

 It’s 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