Senior Analyst, CLO Operations

Wellington Management•Boston, MA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The CLO Operations Analyst will support the operational and middle-office functions for Collateralized Loan Obligation (CLO) portfolios. This role ensures accurate trade processing, cash management, and compliance with investment guidelines while collaborating with internal teams and external counterparties.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
Entry-level: 1–3 years in loan operations or structured credit.
Strong Excel skills; experience with WSO, ClearPar, Bloomberg is a plus.
Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with CLO structures and syndicated loans.

Responsibilities

Capture and process primary and secondary loan trades in internal systems.
Monitor trade settlements via ClearPar and resolve discrepancies with counterparties.
Ensure timely affirmation and settlement of transactions.
Instruct borrows for loan settlement in warehouse phase.
Maintain accurate cash balances and reconcile positions daily.
Process interest payments, fees, and corporate actions related to loan assets.
Coordinate with custodians and trustees for cash movements.
Prepare daily and monthly portfolio reports for internal stakeholders.
Provide estimated settle date cash reporting.
Support quarterly investor reporting and audit requests.
Verify adherence to CLO indenture requirements and investment guidelines.
Ensure assets are approved for purchase while in warehouse.
Maintain accurate records for regulatory and audit purposes.
Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancements.
Participate in system upgrades and operational projects.

Benefits

retirement plan
health and wellbeing
dental
vision
pharmacy coverage
health savings account
flexible spending accounts and commuter program
employee assistance program
life and disability insurance
adoption assistance
back-up childcare
tuition/CFA reimbursement
paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)