Investment Operations - CLOs, Bank Loans, Emerging Market Debt

My client, a top Private Equity Asset Manager is looking for an Investment Operations Associate to join their expanding team to handle portfolio development. Our client works on a hybrid basis in downtown Chicago, offers competitive compensation, comprehensive health, PTO and retirement benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure timely and accurate trade settlements, monitor and reconcile portfolio activities like cash, transfers, and transactions.
• Identify and fix any issues or discrepancies quickly.
• Share cash and investment data with teams and stakeholders.
• Manage the setup and off boarding of accounts, coordinate transfers, and ensure all necessary documentation is in place.
• Respond to client and investment manager questions and collaborate with the team to improve processes.
• Suggest and implement ways to improve efficiency and automate tasks.
• Responsible for reconciling and approving CLO Monthly Trustee Reports and Quarterly payment waterfalls.
• Managing the launching and closing of CLO Warehouses.

Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or similar field.
• At least 1 - 8 years in asset management operations, especially in emerging market debt and non-U.S. markets.
• Understanding of fixed income instruments, trade settlements, and tools like Bloomberg, DTCC, or Black Rock Aladdin.
• Strong analytical and communication skills to resolve issues and present financial data clearly.
• Progress toward industry certifications like CFA or CPA.