Investment Operations - CLOs, Bank Loans, Emerging Market Debt

Oliver James; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement benefits

Competitive compensation

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Investment Operations Associate to join their dynamic team in downtown Chicago. This role involves managing trade settlements, reconciling portfolio activities, and improving operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in asset management operations, particularly in emerging markets, and a solid understanding of fixed income instruments. You will collaborate closely with teams to enhance processes and ensure accurate reporting. With a hybrid work model and competitive compensation, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow within a leading Private Equity Asset Manager.

Qualifications

• 1-8 years in asset management operations required.
• Understanding of fixed income instruments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate trade settlements and reconcile portfolio activities.
• Manage account setups and respond to client inquiries.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Asset Management Operations

Understanding of Fixed Income Instruments

Trade Settlements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics

Tools

Bloomberg

DTCC

BlackRock Aladdin

Job description

Investment Operations - CLOs, Bank Loans, Emerging Market Debt (JOB-032025-272825) Chicago, Illinois

My client, a top Private Equity Asset Manager is looking for an Investment Operations Associate to join their expanding team to handle portfolio development. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate trade settlements, monitor and reconcile portfolio activities like cash, transfers, and transactions.
• Identify and fix any issues or discrepancies quickly.
• Share cash and investment data with teams and stakeholders.
• Manage the setup and off boarding of accounts, coordinate transfers, and ensure all necessary documentation is in place.
• Respond to client and investment manager questions and collaborate with the team to improve processes.
• Suggest and implement ways to improve efficiency and automate tasks.
• Responsible for reconciling and approving CLO Monthly Trustee Reports and Quarterly payment waterfalls.
• Managing the launching and closing of CLO Warehouses.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or similar field.
• At least 1 - 8 years in asset management operations, especially in emerging market debt and non-U.S. markets.
• Understanding of fixed income instruments, trade settlements, and tools like Bloomberg, DTCC, or BlackRock Aladdin.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to resolve issues and present financial data clearly.
• Progress toward industry certifications like CFA or CPA.