Senior Analyst, CLO Operations
Wellington ManagementAbout the role
About Us
Wellington Management offers comprehensive investment management capabilities that span nearly all segments of the global capital markets. Our investment solutions, tailored to the unique return and risk objectives of institutional clients in more than 60 countries, draw on a robust body of proprietary research and a collaborative culture that encourages independent thought and healthy debate. As a private partnership, we believe our ownership structure fosters a long-term view that aligns our perspectives with those of our clients.
About the Role
Position Summary
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.
Key Responsibilities
- Trade Lifecycle Management
- 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.
- Cash & Position Reconciliation
- 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.
- Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare daily and monthly portfolio reports for internal stakeholders.
- Provide estimated settle date cash reporting.
- Support quarterly investor reporting and audit requests.
- Compliance & Documentation
- 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.
- Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency enhancements.
- Participate in system upgrades and operational projects.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
- Experience:
- Entry-level: 1–3 years in loan operations or structured credit.
- Preferred: Familiarity with CLO structures and syndicated loans.
- Skills:
- 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
Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That’s ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.
As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.
At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:
USD 90,000 - 180,000This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and furthe
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