Job Description

A NY-based Fixed Income Asset Manager is looking for a fixed-income investment operations Associate to work directly with portfolio managers and the operations team to manage operational aspects of the existing book and to assist with expanding and improving operational systems and processes in the future. Candidates must have a deep understanding of bank loans, Collateralized Loan Obligations (CLOs), and other complex fixed income structures.

Client is seeking candidates who (1) understand the fixed income market, bond math, and underlying mechanisms rather than simply processing tasks, (2) are detail-oriented, and (3) possess advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor all MBS, CLO, ABS, and related derivative trades
• Reconcile, clear, and settle all fixed-income and derivative trades
• Work closely with major sell-side trading counterparties on all trading operations issues
• Monitor all the data that enters the firm’s portfolio management, performance, and accounting systems

Requirements:

• Must have 1-2 years of front-office structured products trading desk experience
• Must have 2+ years of relevant fixed-income trade capture, settlements, and operational experience related to MBS, CLO’s and other securitized fixed-income products
• Must 1) understand the market, bond math and underlying mechanisms rather than simply processing tasks, (2) are detail-oriented, and (3) possess advanced Excel skills.
• Must have structured product knowledge
• Strongly prefer candidates who have experience working with Charles River’s Order Management System
• Must have experience reviewing and analyzing term sheets and credit agreements
• Superior communication skills
• Must have experience working with both external clients and internal operations
• Must have Excel and MS application experience
• Must be looking to join a top-tier organization that can offer career growth opportunities
• Client can only hire US Citizens or Permanent Residents- No Visa sponsorship

Keywords: Middle and Back Office, Operations, Charles River, Structured Credit, MBS, CLO, Trade Capture, Settlements, Reconciliation, Fixed Income, Derivatives, Term sheets, credit agreements

Please send resume to jeg@analyticrecruiting.com

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