Job Description

We are currently partnered with a $300B+ alternatives platform investing heavily in their CLO business. This firm is known for being a top performer across all their businesses and providing great career platforms for their employees.

The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of experience in portfolio management, valuations, risk, trading, or a finance-related function with direct exposure to Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs). This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic environment managing CLO portfolios, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management

• Assist in monitoring and managing CLO portfolios to ensure compliance with investment guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Support the execution of portfolio optimization strategies, including trading activities and portfolio rebalancing.
• Monitor credit quality, portfolio diversification, and other key metrics to optimize performance.

Performance Analysis

• Analyze portfolio performance, including cash flow modeling, valuation assessments, and scenario analysis.
• Prepare detailed performance reports and provide insights to senior management and investors.
• Evaluate market trends and their impact on portfolio performance and risk metrics.

Risk & Compliance

• Collaborate with the risk management team to identify and mitigate portfolio risks.
• Monitor adherence to CLO indenture tests, including over-collateralization (OC) and interest coverage (IC) ratios.
• Address compliance issues and ensure all transactions align with internal and external policies.

Trade Support & Execution

• Support trading activities by analyzing loan-level data and assisting in trade execution and settlement processes.
• Evaluate loan purchase and sale opportunities, providing recommendations to portfolio managers.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with internal teams, including analytics, finance, legal, and operations, to support portfolio management efforts.
• Interface with external stakeholders such as trustees, rating agencies, and investors to address queries and provide portfolio updates.

Modeling & Data Analysis

• Develop and maintain cash flow models and other analytical tools to support portfolio management decisions.
• Utilize advanced Excel and data visualization tools to analyze large datasets efficiently.

Experience:

• 2-4 years of experience in portfolio management, valuations, risk, trading, or a finance-related role with exposure to CLOs.
• Familiarity with CLO structures, loan markets, and cash flow modeling is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with proficiency in Excel (advanced functions) and experience with CLO modeling tools.
• Familiarity with risk management systems and financial reporting software.
• Knowledge of fixed income and leveraged loan markets.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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