CLO Operations Associate (Hybrid)

Atlantic Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CLO Operations Associate in New York, NY. This hybrid role involves supporting trade settlements and cash flow projections while collaborating with fund accounting and capital markets teams. You will leverage your expertise in systems like ClearPar and Sentry to ensure the smooth execution of CLO transactions. If you have a strong background in operations and a solid understanding of CLO structures, this position offers a dynamic environment where your analytical skills and attention to detail will be highly valued. Embrace this opportunity to contribute to a structured credit team and advance your career in a thriving industry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of operations experience within banking or audit.
• Solid understanding of CLO structures and cash reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile open trades and oversee settlement processes.
• Support CLO cash flow projections and funding tracking.
• Manage operations for CLO issuance and compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Proactive Approach

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ClearPar

Sentry

WSOffice

Job description

Job Overview – CLO Operations Associate (Hybrid):

Compensation: $100,000 – $150,000/year + bonus

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)

Join our client’s structured credit team in New York, NY (Hybrid) as a CLO Operations Associate, supporting trade settlements, reconciliations, and cash flow projections across CLO transactions. In this role, you’ll work closely with fund accounting and capital markets teams while leveraging systems like ClearPar, Sentry, and WSOffice to ensure smooth execution of new issues, resets, and refinancing processes.

Responsibilities as the CLO Operations Associate:

1. Trade & Settlements: Reconcile open trades and oversee loan, bond, and equity settlement processes.
2. Cash Flow & Funding: Support CLO cash flow projections, warehouse funding, and drawdown tracking.
3. Reconciliations & Reporting: Perform daily/monthly reconciliations and assist with trustee and distribution reporting.
4. Lifecycle & Compliance: Manage operations for CLO issuance, resets, and refinancings while ensuring indenture compliance.
5. Portfolio Oversight: Monitor corporate actions and coordinate updates with systems and external partners.

Qualifications for the CLO Operations Associate:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Experience: 3+ years of operations experience within banking, audit, or a fixed income/CLO asset manager.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel and experienced with loan and portfolio management systems such as ClearPar, WSOffice, Sentry, or LevPro.
• Industry Knowledge: Solid understanding of CLO structures, cash reconciliations, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong analytical and communication skills with sharp attention to detail and a proactive, organized approach to operational workflows.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, Atlantic Group will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.