What are the responsibilities and job description for the CLO Portfolio Management Associate position at Coda Search│Staffing?
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.
