CLO Portfolio Analyst – Graduate Opportunity

targetjobs UK; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic asset manager as a CLO Portfolio Analyst. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates looking to start a career in finance, focusing on European leveraged loans and CLOs. You'll work closely with experienced fund managers, gaining hands-on exposure to CLO portfolio reporting, while benefiting from significant responsibility and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus eligibility based on performance

Private medical insurance, including dental insurance

Qualifications

• Recent graduate with a strong academic background preferred.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Responsibilities

• Daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and trades.
• Preparing monthly and quarterly investor reports.
• Supporting waterfall calculations and compliance tests.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Degree in accountancy, finance, economics or related discipline

Tools

VBA

Python

Job description

Job Description

Join a dynamic, fast-growing asset manager as a CLO Portfolio Analyst. Fair Oaks Capital is a leading independent investment manager specialising in corporate credit, primarily through CLO debt and equity investments. Fair Oaks manages in excess of $3 billion across product offerings including private and listed funds, separately managed accounts and a UCITS fund. We are a rapidly growing organization with offices in London and New York.

Job Description

Join a dynamic, fast-growing asset manager as a CLO Portfolio Analyst. Fair Oaks Capital is a leading independent investment manager specialising in corporate credit, primarily through CLO debt and equity investments. Fair Oaks manages in excess of $3 billion across product offerings including private and listed funds, separately managed accounts and a UCITS fund. We are a rapidly growing organization with offices in London and New York.

This is an excellent entry-level role for a recent graduate eager to launch a career in finance, with a focus on European leveraged loans and Collateralised Loan Obligations (CLOs). This role is ideal for a motivated graduate seeking a challenging and rewarding start in financial reporting and operations, with clear opportunities for growth and development in the CLO and leveraged loan markets.

About The Role

You will work closely with experienced credit fund managers and gain hands-on exposure to the full lifecycle of CLO portfolio reporting and operations. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Daily reconciliation of cash, positions, and trades across internal and external portfolio management systems.
• Monitoring investment exposures and assisting with the preparation of monthly and quarterly investor reports.
• Supporting the production of waterfall calculations and compliance tests for CLO portfolios.
• Collaborating with third-party partners such as trustees, fund administrators, and corporate service providers.
• Assisting in the ongoing development and enhancement of proprietary investment monitoring and reporting systems.
• Participating in ad-hoc projects and process improvement initiatives with internal teams.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Recent graduate with a strong academic background; a degree in accountancy, finance, economics or a related discipline is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills - VBA/Python experience is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
  

What We Offer

• Significant responsibility and the opportunity to develop quickly within a small, highly experienced team.
• One-to-one training and ongoing support to help you build expertise in CLO reporting and operations.
• Exposure to a broad range of reporting and operational processes and the chance to contribute to process improvements.
• A collaborative, inclusive work environment that values diversity and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
  
  

Benefits

We offer a competitive reward package which includes, in addition to your starting salary:

• Bonus – most employees are eligible to participate in our bonus scheme based on the company and personal performance.
• Private medical insurance, including dental insurance.
  
  

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all members of society, regardless of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion, or belief.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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