CLO Primary Desk - Structuring - Vice President

JPMorgan Chase & Co.•New York, NY

1d•$150,000 - $285,000

About The Position

The CLO Primary desk is seeking a high-performing candidate to join a premier CLO arranging platform. As a Vice President on the CLO structuring team, you will drive end-to-end transaction structuring and execution with increasing autonomy across both broadly syndicated loan (BSL) and private credit CLOs (PCLO). The role requires strong judgment, client-facing communication skills, and the ability to lead multiple workstreams in a high-paced deal environment, with the objective of developing into a deal team lead. The CLO desk sits within the broader credit franchise and interacts closely with leveraged loan trading, sales, private credit financing, and syndicate, operating as a dynamic banking function within a markets business. The team is committed to a collaborative and supportive culture that emphasizes shared ownership, transparency, and continuous development.

Requirements

Prior experience in CLO structuring/execution (BSL and/or private credit) or closely related structured credit role
Strong working knowledge of CLO documentation, transaction mechanics, and deal execution processes
Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions and multiple parallel deadlines
Strong client-facing communication skills and relationship management capabilities
Strong quantitative and analytical skillset (advanced Excel required; Python/VBA a plus)
High attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong ownership mindset in a fast-moving environment
Familiarity with rating agency criteria and the CLO ratings process
SIE, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 79 licenses are required

Nice To Haves

Existing CLO manager and/or investor relationships and demonstrated ability to drive origination is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead CLO transactions from launch through closing with minimal supervision, owning key workstreams, timelines, and deliverables
Originate and advance opportunities through regular dialogue with CLO managers, issuers, and investors
Maintain strong awareness of CLO market dynamics and communicate market color to internal and external stakeholders
Develop and maintain a point of view on issuer clients (pipeline, performance, and structural preferences)
Review, analyze, and negotiate CLO documentation and structural terms; identify, escalate, and resolve issues early
Negotiate stipulations with a comprehensive understanding of impacts to investors, managers, and rating agency modeling assumptions
Manage deal evolution while in-market; assess how changes to pricing, documentation, and terms affect structure and ensure updates are reflected in analysis and marketing materials
Partner closely with syndicate, analytics, and sales to deliver coordinated execution and high-quality client coverage
Lead client calls and clearly explain structural nuances and deal specifics (capital structure, documentation terms, collateral, key risks)
Take ownership on the marketing materials, ensuring quality control and consistency
Train, develop, and oversee junior team members; manage workflow and uphold analytical and execution standards
Contribute to business management, including monitoring desk performance and communicating priorities to senior management