Transaction Manager (DCM)
Location: Sydney
Salary: Competitive
Working Pattern: Hybrid
The Role
GLAS is an international provider of institutional debt administration services, serving lenders, borrowers, issuers, and advisers offering a global platform across Loan Agency and related services, Capital Markets and Restructuring.
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 $700 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, Dubai, Hong Kong, Rome and Milan.
The Transaction Manager (DCM) is responsible for supporting the onboarding and ongoing administration of Debt Capital Markets transactions within the DCM team. This role will manage a portfolio of transactions (where GLAS are Agent and Trustee) and act as a key point of contact for counterparties, ensuring efficient execution and high-quality client service.
Transaction type includes Reg S/144a Bonds, AMTNs, US Private Placement bonds, Escrows. The Transaction Manager will work collaboratively within the team and contribute to maintaining strong operational standards across all activities.
Roles and Responsibilities
Managing and prioritising daily workload to meet deadlines across multiple transactions.
Reviewing transaction documentation and supporting deal onboarding processes.
Inputting and maintaining accurate transaction data within internal systems.
Developing an understanding of deal documentation across relevant jurisdictions.
Responding to client and counterparty queries in a timely and professional manner.
Monitoring transactions for potential risks and escalating issues where appropriate.
Assessing amendment, waiver, and modification requests.
Review of covenant compliance and identifying potential breaches or events of default.
Contributing to process improvements and supporting team initiatives.
Maintaining strong working relationships with internal teams, clients, and external stakeholders including law firms.
Ensuring all activities align with company values and deliver a high standard of client service.
Candidate Profile
Degree educated, preferably in Finance, Law or a related discipline.
Experience in Debt Capital Markets, Corporate Trust, or a similar environment.
Understanding of Trustee and Agency functions.
Familiarity with DCM structures and transaction documentation.
Knowledge of clearing systems such as Austraclear, Euroclear, Clearstream and DTC.
Knowledge of note/bond management systems such as TranStar.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
Proactive, detail-oriented, and adaptable approach to work.
Benefits
Base salary + bonus
Hybrid working
Long service award
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Career development and study support
Good holiday entitlement
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