Global Banking & Markets, Investment Banking, Capital Solutions Group, CLO Structuring, London, ...

Goldman Sachs, Inc.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global bank in Westminster is seeking an Associate for the CLO team. You will be pivotal in executing CLO transactions, performing detailed financial modeling, and managing project lifecycle from start to finish. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency in financial tools. This role offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience in CLO, ABS or structured finance.
• Advanced proficiency in financial modeling and transaction management.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork commitment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the execution of CLO transactions.
• Perform in-depth financial modeling for new issues.
• Negotiate rating agency documentation.

Skills

CLO and structured finance experience

Financial modeling

Project management

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Tools

Intex DealMaker

Moody's CDO Edge

S&P CDO Evaluator

Cash Flow Evaluator

Fitch Asset Workbook

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Responsibilities

• As an Associate in the CLO team, you will be pivotal in driving the execution of CLO transactions. Your responsibilities will include:
• In-depth financial modeling to evaluate economics of new issues, refinancings, and reset CLO transactions
• Rating agency modelling and documentation negotiation to optimize capital structure for issuer clients
• Drafting of internal credit committee memos and approval documentation
• Assist in the negotiation and reviews of warehouse facility agreements
• Effective end-to-end CLO lifecycle project management (from warehouse open to CLO close)
• Assist in evaluation of opportunities in private credit CLOs and other corporate loan portfolio securitizations
• Creating marketing materials for client pitches and investor presentations

Qualifications

• Experience: 2 - 5 years of relevant work experience in CLO, ABS or structured finance
• Technical Proficiency: Intex DealMaker / Calc, Moody's CDO Edge, S&P CDO Evaluator and Cash Flow Evaluator, Fitch Asset Workbook & Cashflow Model, Advanced Microsoft Office skillset (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills and a proactive commitment to teamwork and client service. Proactivity and a solutions-oriented mindset are a must.
• Market Understanding: Understanding of the legal structures and documents involved in a CLO/ABS transaction
• Project Management: Proven transaction and project management skills, specifically experience managing CLO/ABS transactions