Structured Finance Operations Manager

CLO Compliance / Operations Manager

A leading credit-focused investment manager is seeking an experienced CLO Compliance & Operations Manager to oversee the firm’s CLO compliance platform and lead a team of operations professionals. This role combines hands-on operational oversight with strategic leadership and will be critical to maintaining the integrity, scalability, and continued growth of the firm’s CLO business.  

This position is ideal for a candidate with deep experience in CLO compliance, structured credit operations, and indenture monitoring, along with a proven ability to manage teams and improve operational processes within a fast-paced investment environment.  

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Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of compliance and operations professionals, setting clear performance goals and fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.
• Oversee CLO compliance processes including coverage tests, hypothetical trade testing, warehouse tracking, and deal closings to ensure adherence to indenture requirements.
• Partner closely with the CLO Portfolio Manager and structuring team to conduct compliance analysis, trade testing, and portfolio impact assessments.
• Own and enhance operational procedures related to CLO compliance, reconciliations, and reporting to support the continued scaling of the platform.
• Supervise reconciliation of trustee reports and CLO waterfalls, ensuring accuracy of portfolio data including ratings, spreads, amortizations, and related metrics.
• Maintain and improve projection models for waterfall and equity distribution analysis.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Trading, Operations, Legal, Finance, and Technology teams to resolve issues, strengthen controls, and support new CLO issuance.
• Contribute strategically to the continued development of the firm’s CLO compliance infrastructure and operational capabilities.

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Qualifications

• 7–12 years of experience in structured finance, ideally within a CLO manager, credit asset manager, or structured products platform.
• Strong understanding of CLO indentures, compliance tests, and trustee reporting.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing teams.
• Highly analytical with a focus on operational excellence and process improvement.
• Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Wall Street Office or loan settlement systems is a plus.

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If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity or similar roles across structured credit and investment operations, feel free to reach out directly.