Summary
For this Operations Associate role, a leading alternative asset manager is looking for energetic and enthusiastic candidates who are self-motivated, intellectually curious, hardworking, and detail-oriented.
Company Information:
A distinguished alternative asset manager specializing in credit-focused investment strategies across various market cycles with $10+ billion in AUM.
Job Description:
- Modeling and calculation of CLO waterfalls; daily review / analysis of CLO compliance metrics and NAV changes; assist in new issue CLO warehousing, closing and effective date processes; shadow CLO trustees on trustee monthly report reconciliation; generate and provide daily or as needed, compliance reports for CLO and SMA funds
- Run and validate pre-trade/hypo reports and results upon request for new trades across funds
- Liaise across interdepartmental teams on projects and deliverables
- Build and implement enhanced processes and controls for P&L and other risk items
- Participate in initiatives and/or projects related to business development and reporting
- Assist with regulatory reporting and preparation of various reports to internal and external end users.
- Experience understanding CLO Document Suite: Warehouse Agreements, Foreign Entity formation, CLO Indentures, LSTA Trading Documents
- Help manage the full lifecycle of a CLO vehicle for an active CLO management business
- Daily Liquidity and Cash Management/Position Reconciliation
Requirements / Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or a related discipline
- 4-6 years of experience focused on syndicated leveraged loans and bond asset classes including CLO (from warehouse to redemption) and SMA product knowledge, compliance modules and loan administration product
- Prior experience from a CLO Manager, Loan or Fund Administrator, Trustee or top Accounting Firm is preferred
- Strong MS Excel skills
- Attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills are required
