Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PanAgora Asset Management is a company focused on transforming financial lives and promoting a flexible work environment. The Senior Analyst CLO Operations will provide operational support for trading and reporting functions within the CLO Operations team, collaborating closely with various internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate processing and reconciliation of trade-related data.

Responsibilities

• Communicating cash and position discrepancies with external accounting administrator or trustee bank to ensure trades are processed and settled accurately for bank loans on each existing CLO or CLO warehouse
• Validating SMF data of new loans to our portfolios
• Answer a large volume of questions regarding trade allocations, KYC data, etc. with a target of same day response (sometimes very time sensitive)
• Effectively communicate with internal and external partners and customers
• Prepare documents and communicate elections for corporate actions
• Reconcile and research loan rating variances and other security attributes as required
• Assist with reconciliation and request of funds during warehouse stage
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed
• Keep detailed supporting documentation of processes and individual transactions
• Build-out new processes and improvements on a regular basis
• Proactively improve current operating procedures
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

• 3+ years financial services experience and knowledge of investment products and back-office/reporting operational support
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, related field, or commensurate experience
• Proficient computer skills and intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical reconciliation and problem-solving skills
• Relentless focus on accuracy and supporting documentation for all that you do
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, agile environment successfully
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently and interact effectively with team members and other internal/external partners
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience with CLO asset manager or bank loan investment operations
• Demonstrated pursuit of continuing education
• Exhibit a passion for identifying process improvements
• Demonstrated affinity for learning/mastering new technologies

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) – BRGs facilitate inclusion and collaboration across our business internally and throughout the communities where we live, work and play. BRGs are open to all.
• Non-sales positions have the opportunity to participate in a bonus program
• Other necessary computer equipment, will be provided

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