Lending Administrator

Eden Scott is working on behalf of a valued client to recruit a Lending Administrator. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced lending professional to join a busy, high-performing team, supporting the end-to-end administration of lending facilities across a diverse portfolio.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a strong background in lending administration or credit operations, who is highly organised, detail-focused, and confident managing multiple transactions in a fast-paced financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer a high volume of lending transactions from sanction through to drawdown
• Prepare, review, and complete facility agreements and security documentation accurately and efficiently
• Ensure all lending activity is processed in line with internal procedures, regulatory requirements, and service level standards
• Liaise with relationship managers, internal teams, and external legal advisers to ensure timely completion of transactions
• Proactively manage transaction pipelines, identifying and resolving issues to avoid delays
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records across banking systems and documentation repositories
• Support the ongoing administration of lending facilities, including amendments, renewals, and post-completion activities
• Contribute to team effectiveness by sharing knowledge and supporting colleagues where required

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in lending administration, loan processing, or credit operations within banking or financial services
• Strong understanding of loan and security documentation, including the process for perfecting security (England & Wales and/or Scotland)
• Working knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks, including CCA and MCOB
• Proven ability to manage multiple lending cases simultaneously with strong organisational skills
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across stakeholders
• Good understanding of banking systems, processes, and controls
• Confident IT user with strong systems and data management capability

This position may be just one of numerous opportunities we are handling that you could have an interest in pursuing.  If you have not been in touch with us before, please call on 0131 550 1100 or drop off a CV to Karen.kerr@edenscott.com and we will make sure that most relevant Consultant gets back to you as soon as possible.   Please note that we never send CVs anywhere without your prior consent