Associate - CLO Operations

Whitecap Search is looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join our client's team in New York. This role requires a strong ability to meet strict deadlines, work independently, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will contribute to various operational tasks and ensure the accuracy of financial data.

Our client is a leading global, credit-focused alternative investment manager. We aim to provide creative capital solutions and generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for our clients. Our platform offers flexibility to invest in companies large and small, through standard or customized solutions.

Responsibilities

• Process corporate action activity on underlying portfolio positions
• Enter trade and security data into portfolio management systems (OMS SkyRoad) and VPM
• Support trade processing from Trade date to Settle date for Syndicated Bank Loans (ClearPar)
• Liaise with firm custodians and prime brokers to ensure proper trading activity and settlement
• Manage CLO Warehouse fund finance and cash management processing
• Review and document Loan Closing packages and deal Credit Agreements
• Assist with CLO audit queries and regulatory reporting
• Engage in daily interaction with internal and external groups to troubleshoot discrepancies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a business-related field
• 2-5 years of experience in the financial services industry, preferably within alternative asset management
• Strong understanding of fixed income products and bank loans
• Experience with Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and loan operations preferred
• Proficient in Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of various operations and accounting related systems; experience with a Security Master preferred
• Experience using Indus Valley Partners (IVP) products, FIS VPM accounting system, S&P-MarkitWSO or Bloomberg a plus

Disclosure: The hourly rates and/or salaries listed may or may not reflect total compensation packages including bonus and fringe benefits, etc., nor are the advertisement(s) posted a guarantee of a certain compensation package for a position or bona fide offer of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.