[Remote] Loan Operations and Treasury/Finance Associate

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Lafayette Square is an impact investment platform focused on creating an inclusive American economy. They are seeking a Loan & Treasury Operations Associate to support loan operations, treasury, and asset and liabilities teams, requiring a detail-oriented individual with a strong accounting background and excellent interpersonal skills.ResponsibilitiesDay to day loan accounting, including time-sensitive new loan fundings, loan re-pricings, payment processing and all other loan activities in accordance with loan and security agreementsDaily cash reconciliations and cash liaison within the construct of an external custodian and fund administrator environmentWork closely with capital markets and liabilities teams on proper deal structuringAssist in the development of term sheets and negotiation of leverage facilitiesWork within the teams of Ops, Liabilities, Accounting, Treasury and Portfolio Management to ensure accuracy of cash reporting and loan accounting for our borrowers and investorsPreparation of monthly invoices to borrowers and lenders and insuring prompt receipt and disbursement of cash from multiple cash accountsCalculation and tracking of complex interest and fee accruals at various rate levels across changing lender distributions for both assets and liabilities across multiple funds and leverage facilitiesPerform book, bill and collect or pay functions using Wall Street Office (S&P Global) investment accounting software to ensure we receive payments in accordance with legal documentation and pay liabilities from appropriate business entitiesMaintain and provide accurate data and report to multiple departments internally and externally as it relates to loan and cash accountingWork closely with internal and external fund accountants to ensure assets, liabilities and cash accounting are reported timely to ensure smooth monthly & quarterly closesMonitor and report on cash flow forecasting for both assets and liabilitiesPerform scenario and risk analysis across exposuresAccounts payable duties for credit Platform including working closely with Finance team to ensure timely payment of expenses and reconcile those expenses between reimbursable by Borrower and expenses allocated to specific fundsFulfilling requests of external auditors and providing accurate information for external reporting purposesSkillsExperience: 2 to 4 years in loan operations in financial services or banking industryAbility to wear multiple hats as is expected in a rapidly growing firmSelf-motivated and willing to work across business unitsExcellent credit risk and risk assessment skillsKnowledge of fund accounting and cash managementBeing a Team Player with a positive attitudeExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsStrong attention to detailProficiency with Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Word, Wall Street OfficeCompany OverviewLafayette Square provides capital and strategic support to middle-market companies in working-class communities. It was founded in 2020, and is headquartered in Miami, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.lafayettesquare.com.