Rishikesh Sharma

Managed end-to-end servicing operations for a diverse portfolio of syndicated loan deals, including Real Estate (RE), Commercial Mortgage-Backed Securities (CMBS), and Bilateral transactions (CMBSW), acting in both agent and lender capacities.

• Oversaw the full loan servicing lifecycle, including rollovers, fundings, paydowns, payoffs, scheduled payments, and fee processing (unused fees, SBLC bookings, exit and extension fees, PIK interest, and tax withholdings).
• Drafted and circulated formal notices related to all servicing activities to borrowers, lenders, and third-party servicers, in compliance with established protocols and deadlines.
• Acted as a liaison between internal teams and external stakeholders, resolving discrepancies, and addressing queries through effective communication via calls and email.
• Collaborated cross-functionally to ensure consistent service delivery and adherence to compliance standards.
• Provided peer support and mentorship to foster a cooperative, productive work environment.
• Effectively prioritized tasks to meet tight timelines, and support organizational objectives.

Supported the loan servicing and reconciliation process for syndicated loan deals, operating from the lender's side, using ACBS.

• Executed core servicing activities such as rollovers, fundings, interest payments, and principal paydowns, in accordance with agent bank notices and established loan terms.
• Reconciled loan, facility, and deal-level data to identify and resolve discrepancies, ensuring accurate settlement of pending payments and drawdowns.
• Utilized the ACBS system extensively for loan maintenance, transaction processing, and portfolio updates.
• Processed and monitored outward remittances related to loan transactions through internal payment systems, including the MIPS portal, ensuring timely and accurate fund disbursements.
• Collaborated with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth servicing operations and compliance with deadlines.

Supported servicing activities for syndicated loan transactions, with a focus on data accuracy, documentation, and operational compliance.

• Verified counterparty signatures and approval statuses using ClearPar to facilitate trade settlements, and ensure documentation integrity.
• Updated customer contact details in internal systems based on administrative forms, ensuring accurate communication channels with borrowers, and lenders.
• Created and maintained remittance (wiring) instructions to support accurate and timely fund settlements, in line with compliance standards.
• Utilized Loan IQ for transaction processing, facility maintenance, and servicing updates throughout the loan lifecycle.