Senior Specialist, Client Operations - CLO Reporting

BNY; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) participation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual discretionary incentive award

Paid time off benefits

Job summary

BNY is hiring a Senior Specialist for Client Operations in Houston, TX, to deliver accurate CLO reporting and manage compliance models. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years of experience in quantitative finance or technology.

The role includes liaising with clients on test results, fixing modeling issues, and ensuring smooth communication between teams. BNY offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical insurance and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in quantitative finance and technology.
• Prior experience in an analytical role required.
• No direct reports; guidance to junior analysts expected.

Responsibilities

• Own and run portfolio Compliance and waterfall models.
• Liaise directly with clients to agree on test results.
• Fix basic modeling issues during the reporting cycle.
• Collaborate with Position Services for complex data problems.
• Act as go-between for Position Servicing and CSM.
• Incorporate client/auditor feedback on test results.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Data analytics

Financial modeling

CLO knowledge

VBA

SQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in quantitative analysis

Job description

Senior Specialist, Client Operations - CLO Reporting

Location: Houston, TX

Overview

As part of BNY’s Corporate Trust business (Structured Debt Platform), the CLO Reporting Analyst Team delivers timely, accurate, and insightful reporting on Collateralized Loan Obligations for internal stakeholders and external investors. This role supports BNY’s strategic pillars—Be More for our Clients, Run our Company Better, and Power our Culture—by ensuring transparent communication, operational excellence, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Owns and runs portfolio Compliance and waterfall models and delivers quality 1st drafts to CSM: responsible for running the CLO Compliance and waterfall model and preparing draft periodic reports on an agreed‑upon timeline between CSMs and RAs.
• Agree tests with client: liaise directly with clients to agree on test results, including discussions and agreement on inputs/parameters impacting tests.
• Resolve basic modelling issues: fix basic modeling issues highlighted during the reporting cycle; for significant model changes, involve the Analytics team.
• Engage Position Services to resolve exceptional data issues identified: collaborate with Position Services for complex or unusual data problems.
• Operate between Position Servicing and CSM: act as go‑between for Position Servicing and the Client Service Manager, ensuring smooth communication and task coordination.
• Analyze and incorporate client/auditor feedback on test results: work on client/auditor feedback related to models/test results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree in quantitative analysis preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in quantitative finance and technology preferred.
• Experience in CLO, structured finance, or fixed‑income reporting preferred.
• Prior experience in an analytical role such as financial modeling, valuation models, or data analytics.
• Proficiency in VBA/SQL valuable.
• No direct reports; provides guidance to junior analysts and is primarily responsible for the accuracy and quality of own work and the work of assigned project team members.

Compensation and Benefits

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs. The expected base salary for this position is provided in the Job Info section of the posting. Base salary may vary based on market location, job‑related skills, and experience. The total rewards package may include an annual discretionary incentive award, 401(k) participation, and company‑sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and eligible dependents. Additional paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time, and paid volunteer time may be available.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.