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Job Description

CLO Deal Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

The CLO division sits within US Bank’s Global Corporate Trust (GCT) division. CLO’s are structured finance vehicles that issue both debt and equity liabilities, with the proceeds being used to buy a portfolio of collateral. Typical types of collateral include syndicated bank loans, corporate bonds & equity.

The CLO Deal Administrator role is a key role within our Corporate Trust Business and offers a good level of individual responsibility and accountability, whilst being part of a dynamic and successful business line with opportunity for future growth and development.

Responsibilities of this role include: oversight and execution of bond/bank loan trade settlements, analysis of Money Market Fund investment requirements, booking cash inflows/outflows to the portfolio, tracking asset attributes such as accrual information, providing cash & asset reporting to the clients on a daily basis, and assisting the Analysts with reporting to the CLO investors. The Deal Administrator ensures 100% accuracy and timeliness of data through the booking and reconciliation of account activity.

Context for this role

The role holder will be required to build and maintain effective relationships across the Bank and its parent, as well as with external parties, clients, and stakeholders.

The role holder will be part of a specialist team and will be expected to exhibit teamwork, attention to detail, ability to work to tight deadlines, detailed technical knowledge with the ability to manage a heavy and varied workload.

Key Responsibilities

Cash & Asset Reconciliation responsibility for a portfolio of CDO/CLO transactions
Generate accurate Daily Cash Reports that reconcile asset payments and receivables on an Actual vs Expected model basis
Investigate and resolve any exceptions / discrepancies arising. Ability to resolve transactional and portfolio related issues
Process Broadly Syndicated Loan trades from trade ticket to settlement/payment request stage
Analysis and oversight of automated Trade settlement processes
Daily Review of available cash balances & Money Market Funds to ensure sufficient liquidity to action trade settlements
Receive Bond/Securities tickets and Loan Trade Documents from Clients, review for accuracy, complete relevant documentation and liaise with internal Operations Team’s to ensure they settle within agreed time scales in the market
Liaise directly with Clients/Counterparties/Agent Banks and other departments for Bond/Loan & Cash related queries
Settle Loan and Bond transactions on internal compliance system – CDO Suite
Reconcile Cash & Asset Balances with our clients to support CDO Analytics in the production of Monthly CDO Investor Report

Experience Required

Typically 1-2 years experience within Financial Services with experience of finance / cash recs / settlements /or in a relatable Operations Analyst role.
Open to graduates with some internship / entry level experience related to the role / skills needed.
Preferably with any knowledge of fixed income, debt, loans or derivatives and a passion to enter the CLO market or some previous CLO experience or theoretical knowledge of CLO's be hugely beneficial
Looking for someone with a good level of numeracy and attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a client centric approach
Ability to work both independently and as a team player
Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented
Relationship building across several internal groups & divisions
Ability to manage a heavy and varied workload while demonstrating strong attention to detail
Indenture/Credit Agreement interpretation abilities and analytical skills are preferrable

Location expectations

This role requires working from a U.S. Bank location three (3) or more days per week. This role is aligned to our Cherrywood Office

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.
Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.
Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).
Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.
Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.

CLO Deal Administrator - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

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