Loan Dealer System

Overview

The Loan Dealer System (LDS) solution automates trading workflow and consolidates trade and risk data for dealers in the syndicated loan and CLO markets.   

It helps dealers maximize efficiency and scale by bridging disconnected systems, replacing manual workflows and connecting trading desks to trading venues and in-house systems. 

LDS offers a modular, customizable design that includes trade capture & booking, position monitoring, trader collaboration, trade negotiation tools, P&L calculations, portfolio data and market/risk analytics. 

In centralizing front-office data and workflow into a single solution accessible by sales, trading and operations, LDS helps dealers scale their loan trading business with an efficient, integration-ready toolset. 

Industry Challenges

• Disconnected systems: Fragmented legacy systems make it complex to achieve a straight-through trading workflow, hindering efficiency and creating risk.

• Manual workflow: Spreadsheets and manual processes bridging disconnected systems limit scale.

• Lack of Sales-Trading integration: Trading opportunities are constrained when Trading and Sales can’t work together on a shared platform.

• Unique workflow requirements: Complexities in the loan asset class require tailored solutions.

User Benefits 

• Centralized, trader-focused workspace: Consolidating market, position and risk data into trading workflows makes dealers more efficient and nimble. 

• Faster response to market opportunities: Electronic trade negotiation, sales inquiry management and trade execution through market integrations enable firms to scale their trading business. 

• Comprehensive portfolio and risk monitoring: Real-time position, portfolio, market and risk data support trading decisions and risk management. 

• Optimized access to Octaura: Designed to streamline how runs and trades are transmitted to Octaura. 

Features & Capabilities

• Quoting and runs management: Tools for managing RFQs, transmitting runs, Sales inquiries and price negotiation.

• Trade booking: Multiple trade capture methods covering voice trades and STP for electronic trades 

• Real-time position management: Integrations enable real-time position calculations, position aggregation (loan and book levels) and flash P&L 

• Risk analytics: Configurable risk analytics detail exposures and enable historical charting.

• Alerting: Customizable desktop notifications bring attention to trades and inquiries.

Integrations

• Data: Connects to any market data, reference data, analytics source.

• Trades: Integrates with Octaura and Bloomberg.

• Back office systems: Compatible with LoanIQ and other post trade platforms.

Customization & Extensibility

• Configurable Data Mapping & UI: Firms can tailor data workflows, mapping rules, and dashboard layouts to fit their internal processes.  

• API-First & Modular Architecture: RESTful APIs enable seamless integration with trading platforms, and internal systems.  

• AI & Automation Customization: Firms can leverage AI-powered data extraction and define automation rules for deal tracking and compliance.  

Security & Compliance

• Enterprise-Grade Authentication: Supports SSO, OAuth2, JWT, and Active Directory, ensuring secure access control.  
• End-to-End Encryption & Auditability: AES-256 encryption for data at rest and in transit, with full audit trails for regulatory compliance.  
• Regulatory Compliance & Surveillance: Built-in compliance monitoring aligns with MiFID II, SEC, and FINRA standards, with real-time alerts.  
• Performance Metrics & Scalability: Cloud & On-Prem Scalability – Deployed on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or on-prem, supporting dynamic scaling.