Key Skills

Job Description

Are you an experienced Facility Agent looking to apply your expertise within a purpose-driven organization? Do you enjoy managing complex syndicated loan transactions, working closely with international stakeholders, and acting as a trusted point of contact for borrowers and lenders? Then we would like to meet you at FMO! Your Role Our Agency Desk is looking for a new colleague. In this role, you will act as the primary point of contact between borrowers, lenders, participants, legal counsel and internal stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of syndicated loan transactions. Act as the primary point of contact for Borrowers, Lenders, Participants and other stakeholders regarding all administrative and operational aspects of syndicated loan facilities. Manage your own portfolio of syndicated transactions and maintain strong relationships with all transaction parties. Coordinate loan drawdowns, repayments, interest payments and other information and cash flows between Borrowers and Lenders. Facilitate amendment, waiver and consent processes and coordinate communication among all parties involved. Monitor compliance with reporting and information undertakings under the facility documentation and distribute borrower information to lenders and participants in a timely manner. Review facility documentation from an operational perspective and provide input on provisions impacting the Facility Agent role. Support transaction closings by coordinating operational requirements, conditions precedent and funding processes. Work closely with colleagues from Syndications, the several Debt Sector Teams, Legal, Mid Office and other internal teams. Contribute to process improvements and help further professionalize the Agency Desk function. Our Offer We offer meaningful and impactful work in an international work environment. A competitive gross yearly salary of between EUR 75 – 90K based on 40-hour work week (including holiday allowance), depending on years of relevant experience and background. Premium free pension and 31 holidays. Working remotely, flexible work arrangements, and hybrid way of working can be considered. A 24/7 NS transport card and individual training budget. Our beautiful work premise is located 5 minutes’ walk from the station Laan van NOI in The Hague. For more information, please visit our website Secondary Benefits - FMO Your Team At FMO, we believe that partnerships are key to increasing our development impact. By working together with commercial banks, institutional investors, asset managers and development finance institutions, we are able to mobilize additional funding and support sustainable private sector growth in emerging markets. You will join the Syndications team, part of the Partnerships for Impact Department. The Syndications team consists of a) Syndicated Loans, b) Unfunded Risk Programs and c) the Agency desk. The team is responsible for attracting external funding and risk-sharing capacity through syndicated loans and risk participation structures and acts as Facility Agent in those syndicated loans. Your Background Bachelor degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting or related field. At least 8 years of relevant banking experience. Proven experience as a Facility Agent within syndicated lending. Strong understanding of syndicated loan structures and Facility Agent responsibilities. Experience with LMA-based loan documentation. Strong organizational and stakeholder management skills. Fluent in English, written and spoken. Successful completion of the UvA Certified Agent in Syndicated Loans is a plus. Good to know: we will only consider applications of candidates residing in Netherlands and this position is based in the beautiful city of the Hague. Are you enthusiastic about this opportunity and do you meet the criteria? We would love to hear from you and learn more about you. So please, apply today! #PioneerDevelopScale. Please note that if you are a current FMO external/contractor, use your personal email address to apply. About FMO FMO delivers economic, social, and environmental development to entrepreneurial initiatives on a global scale, believing in our contribution to a better world, starting from our values as an organization and respect within our teams. To learn more about who we are, our Vision, Purpose, Mission, Company Culture, and Leadership, please visit our page via the Profile - FMO button below. At FMO, we are guided by our four core values: Diversity, Integrity, Making the Difference and Quality. These values are the foundation of our strong company culture, fostering an environment where we work together to make a positive impact on the world. Do you fit the criteria and are excited about this role? We invite you to express your interest and apply for this position. We look forward to learning more about you and your contribution to our team. #PioneerDevelopScale.

Core Responsibilities

Manage a portfolio of syndicated loan transactions and serve as the primary operational contact for borrowers, lenders, participants, legal counsel, and internal teams. Coordinate payments, drawdowns, amendments, compliance reporting, documentation, and closings while improving the Agency Desk’s processes.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Law, Accounting, or a related field, at least eight years of relevant banking experience, and proven experience as a Facility Agent in syndicated lending. Candidates should understand syndicated loan structures and LMA-based documentation, have strong organizational and stakeholder management skills, and be fluent in written and spoken English; the UvA Certified Agent in Syndicated Loans is a plus.

Benefits

• Premium-Free Pension
• 31 Holidays
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Hybrid Work
• 24/7 Public Transport Card
• Individual Training Budget