Senior CLO Valuation Expert

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group); New York (NY); On-site; USD 151,000 - 251,600; Full time

Job summary

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) seeks a Senior Evaluator to own CLO valuations across the capital structure globally, leveraging market data and cash flow analytics. You will mentor juniors and contribute to methodology improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in CLO valuation, deep knowledge of leveraged loan markets, and strong communication skills to defend pricing with clients and internal partners. Based in New York, competitive base salary plus bonus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in CLO valuation, CLO analytics, structured products, credit research, trading, or related securitized products functions.
• Strong understanding of CLO structures, waterfall mechanics, collateral performance, reinvestment periods, and structural triggers.
• Extensive experience using Intex, interlink and other structured finance analytical tools.
• Deep knowledge of leveraged loan markets and CLO debt tranches across the capital structure.
• Strong understanding of valuation methodologies for performing and distressed CLO securities.
• Outstanding quantitative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex valuation concepts to internal and external partners.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment with daily production deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Produce timely, accurate, and independent daily valuations across CLO capital structures globally.
• Apply consistent valuation methodologies using observable market inputs, contributed curves, BWIC results, dealer quotations, secondary trading activity, cash flow modeling, and relevant market news.
• Analyze market trends, spread movements, liquidity conditions, and structural characteristics impacting CLO valuations.
• Evaluate new issue transactions and secondary market developments to ensure current market representation within pricing models.
• Exercise independent judgment when assessing thinly traded or less liquid securities while maintaining valuation transparency and defensibility.
• Perform comprehensive quality control reviews and exception analysis to ensure evaluation consistency and completeness.
• Investigate pricing anomalies, market movements, and valuation outliers across assigned sectors.
• Validate and challenge contributed market data to ensure compliance with LSEG valuation governance standards and methodologies.
• Mentor junior evaluators and provide technical guidance on CLO structures, valuation methodologies, and market developments.
• Contribute to operational improvements, automation initiatives, and analytical tool improvements.
• Support strategic projects and cross-functional initiatives within the Securitized Products team.

Skills

CLO valuation

Quantitative analysis

Client communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Intex

Interlink

Python

SQL

Job description

LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) seeks a Senior Evaluator to own CLO valuations across the capital structure globally, leveraging market data and cash flow analytics. You will mentor juniors and contribute to methodology improvements.

The role requires 7+ years in CLO valuation, deep knowledge of leveraged loan markets, and strong communication skills to defend pricing with clients and internal partners. Based in New York, competitive base salary plus bonus.