Our client, a leading global hedge fund, is looking for an Associate, CLO Compliance to start right away. This role is based in New York.
Location: New York, NY
Responsibilities
- Oversee the reconciliation of cash and positions between internal systems and Trustees/Custodians.
- Lead daily interactions with internal and external groups to resolve booking and position discrepancies.
- Supervise the processing of coupon, interest, principal, and corporate action activities on underlying portfolio positions.
- Ensure accurate entry of trades and securities into portfolio management systems such as OMS SkyRoad, VPM, Geneva, Symbeo, and Wall Street Office (WSO).
- Coordinate with firm custodians and prime brokers to ensure proper trading activity and settlement.
- Enhance data regarding investments and credits through Security Master classifications.
- Manage CLO audit queries for internal audits, external CLO audits, and regulatory reports.
- Communicate periodic distributions for CLO manager originator and risk retention investments.
- Lead and participate in ad-hoc special projects as requested by portfolio managers and other internal groups.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with counterparties, corporate service providers, trustees, and administrators.
Candidate Profile
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related business field; advanced degree or certifications preferred.
- 5-7 years of experience in the financial services industry, with a focus on alternative asset management and compliance.
- Strong understanding of fixed income products, including bonds and floating bank loans.
- Demonstrated experience in generating reports for Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs) and reconciling trustee reports.
- Familiarity with Private Credit Structured Products.
- Proficient in Excel and Outlook, with advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of various operations and accounting-related systems; experience using a Security Master is preferred.
- Experience with Aladdin, VPM accounting system, S&P-MarkitWSO, Symbeo, or Bloomberg is a plus.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage and mentor a team.
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