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