CLO Operations Associate Overview • As a CLO Operations Associate, you will support operations, accounting, trading, and investment teams within a dynamic credit management platform. • Collaborate with analysts to project CLO cash flows and monitor deal and warehouse cash balances. • Perform portfolio reviews, reconciliations, and corporate action monitoring with trustees and administrative providers. • Engage in trade settlement processes for loans, bonds, and equity, ensuring accuracy and compliance. • Coordinate with audit and tax teams for new issue CLO warehouse management and related procedures. • Support the Capital Markets/Structuring team in CLO transactions, including resets and refinancings. • Utilize tools like ClearPar, Sentry, and Wall Street Office for loan processing and reconciliation tasks. • Contribute to ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis to enhance operational efficiency. CLO Operations Associate Key Responsibilities & Duties • Reconcile open trades and oversee settlement processes for various financial instruments. • Project and monitor CLO cash flows, ensuring accurate calculations for warehouse fundings. • Perform daily portfolio reviews and reconciliations with trustees and administrative providers. • Ensure proper updates and actions for portfolio corporate actions with service providers. • Manage new issue CLO warehouse procedures, including closing and effective date coordination. • Assist in CLO transactions, including new issues, resets, and refinancings. • Run hypothetical trades to ensure compliance with CLO indentures and support investment decisions. • Resolve inquiries or discrepancies related to bank loans with fund accountants and administrators. • Participate in ad hoc projects, reporting, and analysis to support operational goals. CLO Operations Associate Job Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required. • 3-7 years of operations experience in banking, audit, or CLO/fixed income management. • Proficiency in ClearPar and loan settlement processes is essential. • Experience with Sentry, Wall Street Office, or similar loan processing systems is preferred. • Strong analytical and communication skills are crucial for success in this role. • Familiarity with LevPro or equivalent portfolio management systems is advantageous. • Knowledge of CLO indenture compliance and reporting processes is highly desirable. • Comfortable with cash and position reconciliation tasks. • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.