CLO Trader

Growing investment management firm has immediate need for Junior CLO Portfolio Manager/Trader

The individual will be responsible for:

  • Assist Portfolio Manager/Trader manage all purchases and sales of securities.
  • Assist in the assessment credit and interest rate risks embedded in the securities. This includes asset analysis, cash flow models and stress analysis.
  • Assist with all processes for monitoring the term portfolio, including compliance monitoring; stress modeling analysis; watchlist write-ups; interaction with collateral managers; interaction with trustees; interaction with rating agencies.
  • Evaluate the credit quality of the portfolio and manage embedded risks. Establish tactical portfolio management strategies.
  • Recommend asset allocation, asset selection, curve exposure and duration position for the total return portfolio.

 

Job Requirements / Skills

  • Position requires extensive knowledge of CLO structures and strong quantitative/modeling skills
  • Advanced – 1 – 3 years of buy-side fixed income deal underwriting experience with special emphasis on CLO – experience as a CLO structurer, trader, or analyst.
  • Highly developed analytical and modeling skills. Strong interpersonal, communication, and oral skills.
  • Highly motivated with demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

 

Experience Required:

  • Microsoft Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Strong modeling and quantitative skills on multiple technology platforms.
  • Working knowledge of Bloomberg and INTEX / CDO modeling systems.

 

Education:

  • Undergraduate or graduate degree in finance or quantitative discipline