CLO Primary Desk - Structuring - Vice President

Job description

The CLO Primary desk is seeking a high-performing candidate to join a premier CLO arranging platform. As a Vice President on the CLO structuring team, you will drive end-to-end transaction structuring and execution with increasing autonomy across both broadly syndicated loan (BSL) and private credit CLOs (PCLO). The role requires strong judgment, client-facing communication skills, and the ability to lead multiple workstreams in a high-paced deal environment, with the objective of developing into a deal team lead. The CLO desk sits within the broader credit franchise and interacts closely with leveraged loan trading, sales, private credit financing, and syndicate, operating as a dynamic banking function within a markets business. The team is committed to a collaborative and supportive culture that emphasizes shared ownership, transparency, and continuous development. Job Responsibilities Lead CLO transactions from launch through closing with minimal supervision, owning key workstreams, timelines, and deliverablesOriginate and advance opportunities through regular dialogue with CLO managers, issuers, and investorsMaintain strong awareness of CLO market dynamics and communicate market color to internal and external stakeholdersDevelop and maintain a point of view on issuer clients (pipeline, performance, and structural preferences)Review, analyze, and negotiate CLO documentation and structural terms; identify, escalate, and resolve issues earlyNegotiate stipulations with a comprehensive understanding of impacts to investors, managers, and rating agency modeling assumptionsManage deal evolution while in-market; assess how changes to pricing, documentation, and terms affect structure and ensure updates are reflected in analysis and marketing materialsPartner closely with syndicate, analytics, and sales to deliver coordinated execution and high-quality client coverageLead client calls and clearly explain structural nuances and deal specifics (capital structure, documentation terms, collateral, key risks)Take ownership on the marketing materials, ensuring quality control and consistencyTrain, develop, and oversee junior team members; manage workflow and uphold analytical and execution standardsContribute to business management, including monitoring desk performance and communicating priorities to senior managementRequired Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills Prior experience in CLO structuring/execution (BSL and/or private credit) or closely related structured credit roleStrong working knowledge of CLO documentation, transaction mechanics, and deal execution processesDemonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions and multiple parallel deadlinesStrong client-facing communication skills and relationship management capabilitiesStrong quantitative and analytical skillset (advanced Excel required; Python/VBA a plus)High attention to detail, sound judgment, and strong ownership mindset in a fast-moving environmentFamiliarity with rating agency criteria and the CLO ratings processExisting CLO manager and/or investor relationships and demonstrated ability to drive origination is a plusSIE, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 79 licenses are required