AVP, CLO & Bank Loan Operations Analyst

The AVP - CLO and Bank Loan Operations Analyst supports the analysis, operations, and reporting for TCW CLOs and life-cycle events for Bank Loans. This role is responsible for processing and monitoring the timely settlement of trades, cash and position reconciliation of TCW CLO and Bank Loans funds, and working with trustees, agents, and custodians to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Key deliverables include compliance testing, hypothetical analysis, cash flow projection, transaction comparisons, and resolution of exceptions.

This role also has vendor management responsibilities, primarily overseeing outsourced Cash Reconciliation operations and CLO Compliance Data Reconciliation.

Reporting to the VP of Bank Loans and CLO Operations, this position ensures that CLO and Bank Loans-related exceptions are handled and resolved promptly, transactions are recorded accurately across IBOR/ABOR and serves as a key contact for internal and external stakeholders. This highly visible role requires strong communication skills and a solid understanding of CLO mechanics.

• Manage oversight of multiple outsourced vendor services including Cash Reconciliation and CLO Compliance Reconciliation
• Utilize management reporting to track metrics, escalate items in key-risk items and lead governance meetings within the assigned domains.
• Maintain open lines of communication with the trading desk regarding ticket changes and other relevant updates.
• Ensure timely and accurate responses to requests from Portfolio Managers for hypothetical analysis, various projects and cash flow projection.
• Lead or support research and automation projects as project manager for senior Operations Managers, and Portfolio Managers.
• Track issues, provide oversight and constructive feedback as part of vendor management framework and work with senior managers to enhance vendor performance.
• Interact with rating agencies on questions or rating actions relating to holdings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or similar field.
• At least 5 years of investment industry experience in a related role, including CLOs.
• Strong understanding of fixed income securities and bank debt.
• Knowledge of CLO documentation (including indentures) is required.
• Prior experience performing similar duties.

• Self-motivated individual with excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting information to investors and others.
• Strong analytical and computer skills with a demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Rigorous attention to detail; excellent time management and organizational
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent research skills, resourcefulness and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Responsive and possess strong interpersonal skills.

• Experienced with WSO Admin/Web, WSO Compliance, and Bloomberg.