Structured Credit Services - CLO Specialist (Associate - AVP)

Deutsche Bank•Santa Ana, CA

1d•$75,000 - $146,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The CLO Specialist supports Deutsche Bank’s Corporate Trust US business across a portfolio of CLO deals within the Structured Finance vertical. The role is a key part of end-to-end client service delivery, with day-to-day responsibility for ensuring transaction requirements are met accurately and on time. It requires a deep understanding of bank loans, collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), and other complex fixed-income structures, along with strong research, client-service, and detail-oriented skills. The position maintains the integrity of the global Solvas database platform using information sourced from third-party providers. The specialist works with internal support staff, client-services specialists, portfolio-accounting analysts, external clients, and agent banks to facilitate the setup and maintenance of syndicated bank-loan facilities. The role also reviews accrual and position information, investigates discrepancies, and oversees key projects across CLO and bank-loan services. The position is based in Santa Ana, California, under the Bank’s hybrid working model, with in-office and work-from-home flexibility. The stated California salary range is $75,000–$146,000; actual pay may depend on factors including skills, experience, education, and work location. Incentive compensation and other remuneration are not included in the posted range.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Accounting, Finance, Business, or Economics; an MBA is a plus.
Moderate experience with CLO bank loans.
Moderate experience managing medium-size teams.
Understanding of general accounting and financial reporting principles.
General understanding of structured credit products.
Fluent written and spoken English.
Familiarity with Solvas or Wall Street Office (WSO).
Ability to work under pressure, handle multiple priorities, and work both independently and as part of a team.
Proven ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and workflows and solve business problems, while applying critical judgment to ensure responsible and ethical use of data and AI outputs.
Strong attention to detail and analytical ability.

Nice To Haves

Competence in all Microsoft Office products.
Advanced Microsoft Excel abilities, including complex formulas and modeling techniques.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Experience with CLOs and/or Solvas-CDO Suite.
Ability to work in a challenging, rapidly changing business environment.
Ability to adapt to complex financial and operational matters.
MBA.

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Trust US business across a portfolio of CLO deals within the Structured Finance vertical.
Create and maintain master security records for fixed-income instruments, including syndicated bank-loan facilities.
Source information independently from external market-data providers.
Review and investigate accrual and position information on the internal platform.
Oversee and manage key projects across CLO and bank-loan services.
Investigate discrepancies raised by the CLO Specialist and resolve breaks.
Maintain timely and accurate information in the global Solvas database platform using third-party data sources.
Work with internal support staff, client-services specialists, portfolio-accounting analysts, external clients, and agent banks to set up and maintain syndicated bank-loan facilities.