Principal, CLO & Funds Securitization Counsel

Ridge Asset Management, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Redding Ridge Asset Management LLC is seeking a senior Structuring & Advisory professional to join its team. You will work closely with CLOs and Fund Finance to advance structuring initiatives, rating advisory activities, and related transactions.

The role requires strong drafting skills, deep CLO knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple external and internal relationships in a fast-paced environment. A JD and relevant finance experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal practice experience focused on CLOs, structured finance, or fund-related securitizations.
• Extensive structured finance drafting experience, including complex transactions.
• Strong understanding of CLO documentation and transaction mechanics.
• Experience with Rated Feeders and CFOs, strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated sound legal judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with Bank structuring desks, external counsel, and internal teams through the CLO execution process, focusing on documentation.
• Assist in addressing investor and rating agency questions.
• Work with the CLO Portfolio Management Team.
• Help develop and execute next-generation fund finance products in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.
• Communicate with external legal counsel and rating agencies to ensure timely execution.
• Assist in managing external counsel relationships for Structuring & Advisory engagements.
• Collaborate with internal legal counsel and compliance to implement best practices across the CLO life cycle.

Skills

Structured Finance

Legal Drafting

CLO Documentation

Risk Assessment

Process Improvement

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) and Bachelor's degree

Job description

Redding Ridge Asset Management LLC (“Redding Ridge”) was established and seeded by Apollo Global Management, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, “Apollo”) in 2016. Redding Ridge has approximately $44.2 billion assets under management of as of October 31, 2025. Redding Ridge’s primary business consists of acting as collateral manager for CLO transactions and related warehouse facilities in both the U.S. and Europe. Redding Ridge also provides structuring and ratings advisory services to issuers across various asset classes.

About Structuring & Advisory

Redding Ridge’s Structuring & Advisory team plays a central role in managing Redding’s ~$44 billion of debt across Broadly Syndicated Loan (BSL) CLOs and Senior Unsecured Bonds, while also supporting Apollo’s Private Rated Credit and Asset-Backed Finance initiatives. Redding Ridge’s efforts span Apollo’s 16 platforms and multiple issuance shelves, and partnership. Redding does this by leveraging ABS, Corporate, and Fund rating methodologies to deliver the most efficient solutions. Since 2020, we have helped issue and rate over $225 billion of debt. By combining CLO, ABS, Corporate, and Fund rating methodologies, the Structuring & Advisory team has consistently innovated – both publicly and privately – to design next-generation rated solutions. Our success and growth have been driven by our ability to take a long-term, partnership-oriented approach.

We are continually seeking Structuring & Rating professionals who want to accelerate their careers in a meritocratic, innovative environment. Team members have the opportunity to grow alongside platforms and portfolio companies while gaining exposure to new asset classes and rating methodologies, guided by one of the most accomplished structuring teams in the industry.

Primary Responsibilities

In this role, you will serve as a key member of Redding Ridge’s Structuring & Advisory Business, working closely with the team’s CLOs and Fund Finance businesses.

• Liaise directly with Bank structuring desks, external counsel, and internal teams throughout the CLO execution process, with a focus on documentation
• Assist in addressing investor and rating agency questions
• Work with the CLO Portfolio Management Team
• Help develop and execute next-generation fund finance products through close partnerships with internal and external stakeholders
• Communicate with external legal counsel and rating agencies to ensure a timely and smooth execution process
• Assist in managing external counsel relationships with respect to all Structuring & Advisory team engagements
• Work with internal legal counsel and compliance to ensure best practices and policies are implemented throughout the CLO life cycle

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum of 5+ years of relevant legal practice experience, with a focus on CLOs, structured finance, or fund-related securitizations
• Extensive structured finance drafting experience, including complex transactions
• Strong understanding of CLO documentation and transaction mechanics
• Experience with Rated Feeders and CFOs, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated sound legal judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess risk
• Proven ability to establish, manage, and improve processes and procedures, and to prioritize competing requests effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and interact effectively with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
• Juris Doctor (JD) and a Bachelor’s degree are required

Pay Range

$300,000

The base salary range for this position is listed above and is dependent on individual candidate experience and skills. This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus based on personal, team, and Firm performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographical location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including experience and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

Redding Ridge Asset Management and its affiliates comply with applicable discrimination and equal opportunities legislation in all of its jurisdictions and do not discriminate in employment or recruitment based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran status, disability, age, citizenship, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.