CLO Deal Administrator

U.S. Bank; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 78,942,000 - 105,251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick and Safe Leave

Parental leave

Pension/retirement plan

Job summary

U.S. Bank in Boston, MA seeks a CLO Deal Administrator to support daily reporting, cash tracking, trade settlements, and client inquiries. The role offers a fast-paced, detail-focused environment with hands-on exposure to CLO structures and on-the-job training.

Hybrid schedule with in-office presence required several days per week. The position targets candidates with a finance-related bachelor's degree and up to 4+ years of experience, emphasizing accuracy, communication, and multi-tasking

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field or equivalent work experience.
• Typically less than two years of relevant work experience.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Basic understanding of indenture documentation and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and clients simultaneously.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office apps.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned CLO clients.
• Perform frontline administration for CLO portfolios with accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile cash, positions, and portfolio activity across accounts.
• Process wires (sending and receiving) and settle trades.
• Read deal notices and indenture-related documentation for action.
• Book cash inflows/outflows and invest excess cash as directed.
• Produce daily, monthly, and quarterly client/investor reports.
• Communicate regularly with clients, portfolio managers, middle office teams, and law firms.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve exceptions through analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Fast learner

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About U.S. Bank

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.

Job Description

This role has multiple levels, open to candidates with 0-4+ years of work experience. The successful candidate will be hired for the level of the position that aligns with their experience. Please note that the salary range provided corresponds to the lowest level of the position posted. U.S. Bank Global Corporate Trust Services is one of the largest providers of corporate trust services in the world. Our clients look to us for trustee, agency, escrow, document custody and money market issuing services via our 48 domestic offices and three international offices.

The Collateralized Loan Obligation Group (CLO) is a division within Global Corporate Trust and Custody. CLOs are structured finance vehicles that issue both debt and equity liabilities, with the proceeds being used to buy a portfolio of collateral. Typical types of collateral include syndicated bank loans, corporate bonds, ABS, MBS, and Mezzanine debt. Investors can choose between a variety of risk return options.

The CLO Deal Administrator helps keep CLO portfolios running smoothly by handling the day‑to‑day operational work behind the scenes. This role supports daily and monthly reporting, tracks cash and par positions, settles trades, funds bank loans, and reconciles accounts to ensure all portfolio activity is accurate and complete. The administrator works with established processes, communicates regularly with internal teams and external clients via email and phone, and helps respond to routine client inquiries. It’s a fast‑paced, detail‑focused role that provides hands‑on exposure to CLO structures while building a strong foundation in financial operations through training and on‑the‑job learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary operational contact for assigned CLO clients
• Perform frontline administration for CLO portfolios, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Reconcile cash, positions, and portfolio activity across accounts
• Apply and process wires (sending and receiving)
• Settle bank loan and bond trades and manage trade lifecycle activity
• Read and interpret deal notices and indenture-related documentation
• Book cash inflows and outflows and invest excess cash as directed
• Track asset attributes including accruals, ratings, and industry classifications
• Produce and distribute daily, monthly, and quarterly client and investor reports
• Communicate regularly with clients, portfolio managers, middle office teams, agents, and law firms
• Manage high volumes of information and email in a fast‑paced environment
• Identify, investigate, and resolve exceptions through analysis and problem‑solving
• Support analysts with reporting and investor deliverables

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field, or equivalent work experience
• Typically less than two years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Basic understanding of indenture documentation and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and clients simultaneously
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to interpret data and resolve discrepancies
• High stress tolerance and resilience in a deadline‑driven environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong computer navigation skills across Microsoft Office applications

Location Expectations

The role offers a hybrid/flexible schedule, which means there's an in‑office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days. Office location is in Boston, MA. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship, and does not support STEM OPT. If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• Basic term and optional term life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability
• Pregnancy disability and parental leave
• 401(k) and employer‑funded retirement plan
• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)
• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities
• Adoption assistance
• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E‑Verify and Background Checks

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E‑Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E‑Verify program is an Internet‑based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E‑Verify program.

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures. Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Pay Range

Pay Range: $27.55 - $36.73

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Additional Information

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

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 you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.