CLO Funds & Loan Ops Associate — Automation & Data Insight

Deloitte - Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Job summary

Deloitte Operations in Manchester is seeking an experienced CLO, Funds & Loan Operations Associate to support onboarding, administration and ongoing management of CLO and leveraged loan portfolios. The role combines knowledge of syndicated loan documentation (LMA/LSTA), structured credit products and loan operations with a strong focus on process automation, data quality and improvement.

Start ASAP for a 6-month engagement, based in Manchester City Centre, four days a week in the office, with a

Qualifications

• Experience with CLO, leveraged loan operations and loan servicing.
• Knowledge of syndicated loan documentation and structured credit products.
• Strong focus on process automation, data quality and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate loan documentation (LMA/LSTA) to support onboarding and portfolio management.
• Manage loan administration across CLO portfolios, including positions, settlements, cashflows, and reference data.
• Support CLO warehouse facilities, funding requests, and reporting.
• Perform QA and oversee operational workflows, ensuring controls and escalation paths.
• Utilise loan administration platforms such as Solvas, Loan IQ, Polaris, or similar systems.
• Drive process improvements using automation, AI, and data analytics to boost efficiency.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, trustees, lenders, and investors on day-to-day operations.

Skills

CLO and Structured Credit Operations

Leveraged Loans

Syndicated Loans

LMA and LSTA Documentation

Cashflow and Funding Management

Data Governance and Quality Assurance

Process Automation and AI Tools

Python and Operational Analytics

Stakeholder Management

Tools

Solvas

Loan IQ

Polaris

Job description

Deloitte Operations in Manchester is seeking an experienced CLO, Funds & Loan Operations Associate to support onboarding, administration and ongoing management of CLO and leveraged loan portfolios. The role combines knowledge of syndicated loan documentation (LMA/LSTA), structured credit products and loan operations with a strong focus on process automation, data quality and improvement.

Start ASAP for a 6-month engagement, based in Manchester City Centre, four days a week in the office, with a