CLO Analyst - Permanent and Fixed Term Contract

U.S. Bank National Association; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Bank’s CLO Analytics Team in London seeks a CLO Analyst to join a client-facing, data-driven role delivering reporting and portfolio analysis for CLO transactions.

The role combines analytical modelling, data validation, and collaboration with Relationship Management, Deal Administration, and Compliance teams. You will use SQL and Excel to interpret collateral data and support high-quality client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related discipline.
• Equivalent relevant work experience will also be considered.
• 2-3 years of relevant financial services experience.
• Exposure to CLOs, Syndicated Bank Loans, Fixed Income Securities, Securitisation, Debt Capital Markets.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (preferred).
• Experience using SQL or similar data analysis tools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Build partnerships with Relationship Management and Deal Administration teams to support client deliverables and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage ongoing transaction deliverables, including CLO waterfalls, investor reporting, and hypothetical test trades.
• Calculate portfolio statistics, ratios, and thresholds for hypothetical trading scenarios and periodic reporting.
• Review and interpret trust indentures to determine reporting requirements and develop technical reporting specifications.
• Configure and maintain payment calculations within proprietary U.S. Bank systems.
• Receive, map, validate, and reconcile periodic collateral data.
• Collaborate with business partners across Technology, Legal, Compliance, Trustee Services, Relationship Management, Deal Administration, and Sales.
• Develop innovative solutions to meet client needs.
• Utilise SQL and other analytical tools to manage and interpret large volumes of collateral-related data.

Skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving

Exceptional communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or related discipline

Equivalent relevant work experience considered

Tools

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Job description

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed. We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

We actively uphold transparent and fair hiring practices that support individual opportunity, inclusive culture, and career mobility across all levels of our organisation.

We offer meaningful opportunities for growth, a culture of inclusion, and a strong commitment to transparency and integrity in everything we do.

Job Description

CLO Analyst - U.S. Bank Global Corporate Trust Services

About the Team

U.S. Bank Global Corporate Trust Services is one of the largest providers of corporate trust services in the world. We provide trustee, agency, escrow, document custody, and money market issuing services through 48 domestic offices and three international offices.

We are currently expanding our market-leading CLO business and hiring into the CLO Analytics Team. We have one permanent role and one 12 Month Fixed Term contract opportunity where we need someone we can onboard within 4 weeks ideally.

The CLO Analytics Team is one of the most client-facing teams within the business. The role offers a dynamic and fast-paced environment, combining analytical and calculation-based responsibilities with regular interaction with clients, investors, rating agencies, and internal business partners. The team plays a critical role in delivering exceptional client service and supporting complex CLO transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Build strong partnerships with Relationship Management and Deal Administration teams to support client deliverables and improve operational efficiency.
• Manage ongoing transaction deliverables, including: CLO waterfalls Investor reporting Hypothetical test trades
• Calculate portfolio statistics, ratios, and thresholds for hypothetical trading scenarios and periodic reporting.
• Review and interpret trust indentures to determine reporting requirements and develop technical reporting specifications.
• Configure and maintain payment calculations within proprietary U.S. Bank systems.
• Receive, map, validate, and reconcile periodic collateral data.
• Collaborate with business partners across: Technology Legal Compliance Trustee Services Relationship Management Deal Administration Sales
• Develop innovative solutions to meet client needs.
• Utilise SQL and other analytical tools to manage and interpret large volumes of collateral-related data.

Candidate Profile

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline.
• Equivalent relevant work experience will also be considered.

Experience

• 2-3 years of relevant financial services experience.
• Exposure to, or understanding of, one or more of the following areas is preferred: Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs) Syndicated Bank Loans Fixed Income Securities Securitisation Debt Capital Markets.

Technical Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience working with financial models.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (preferred).
• Ability to identify, investigate, and resolve data exceptions.
• Strong attention to detail and data interpretation skills.
• Experience using SQL or similar data analysis tools is advantageous.

Core Competencies

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong market awareness and commercial judgement.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Client-focused mindset with excellent relationship-building abilities.
• Strong document review and interpretation skills.
• Ability to analyse complex financial transactions and structures.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Location expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. London City Location

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.

• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.

• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).

• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.

• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.