Clo Operations Associate

Overview

• Collaborate with the CLO Operations team to ensure accurate data reporting to stakeholders, including portfolio managers and investors.
• Manage corporate action activities and oversee trade and security entries in portfolio management systems.
• Support trade processing from initiation to settlement for syndicated bank loans.
• Coordinate with custodians and brokers to ensure proper trading activity and documentation compliance.
• Handle CLO warehouse fund finance and cash management processes efficiently.
• Assist with audit queries, including internal audits, external CLO audits, and regulatory reporting.
• Engage in special projects and maintain strong relationships with corporate service providers and administrators.
• Contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment requiring attention to detail and organizational skills.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Process corporate actions on portfolio positions and ensure data accuracy in systems.
• Manage trade support processes, including settlement activities for syndicated loans.
• Coordinate with custodians and brokers on trading activities and compliance documentation.
• Oversee CLO warehouse fund finance operations and cash management tasks.
• Prepare and review loan closing packages and credit agreements documentation.
• Assist in audit processes, including internal, external, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Resolve booking and position discrepancies through daily interactions with internal and external teams.
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and build relationships with service providers and trustees.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is required.
• 2-5 years of experience in financial services, preferably in alternative asset management.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income products, bank loans, and CLO operations.
• Proficiency in Excel, Outlook, and portfolio management systems is essential.
• Experience with loan closing documentation and settlement processes is preferred.
• Familiarity with systems like IVP, VPM, and Bloomberg is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and in a team within a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail are critical for success.