CLO Analyst - Associate - London

About this role

CLO analyst

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the existing CLO portfolio management team in assessing investment opportunities in European CLOs across the entire capital structure and monitoring investments in the portfolios.

• Assist with the sourcing, analysis and underwriting of new issue and secondary European CLO investment opportunities
• Review CLO structures and documentation.
Undertake transaction-level risk returns analysis, including by modelling CLO debt and equity structures, (e.g. in Intex). Make trading recommendations consistent with the existing investment process
• Alongside portfolio managers, help identify investment themes in European CLOs based on fundamental factors (e.g. relating to structure, manager, etc.) within an overall value assessment (e.g. relating to vintage, seniority, etc.)
• Monitor performance of investment in the portfolios and recommend strategy on existing exposures. Assist with risk management in the portfolios
• Interact with structurers, sell-side CLO sales and trading teams and other CLO managers to ensure market developments and technicals are known and well understood
• Work closely with product strategists to track CLO market trends and develop the client proposition in European CLOs

Skills, experience and education

• Demonstrable understanding and experience of the CLO product and market, its investors, managers and dynamics
• Specific experience of analysing CLO debt and/or equity; familiarity with the underlying leveraged loan market a plus
• Knowledge and understanding of CLO structures and documentation and their
impact and relevance to difference CLO tranches
• Awareness of current regulations affecting European CLOs
• Flexible, responsive and self-starting personality with keen attention to detail.
Open-minded thought process and intellectual honesty.
• Must possess the desire and ability to work in a team-orientated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Our benefits

To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of employee benefits including: retirement investment and tools designed to help you in building a sound financial future; access to education reimbursement; comprehensive resources to support your physical health and emotional well-being; family support programs; and Flexible Time Off (FTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.

Our hybrid work model

BlackRock’s hybrid work model is designed to enable a culture of collaboration and apprenticeship that enriches the experience of our employees, while supporting flexibility for all. Employees are currently required to work at least 4 days in the office per week, with the flexibility to work from home 1 day a week. Some business groups may require more time in the office due to their roles and responsibilities. We remain focused on increasing the impactful moments that arise when we work together in person – aligned with our commitment to performance and innovation. As a new joiner, you can count on this hybrid model to accelerate your learning and onboarding experience here at BlackRock.

About BlackRock

At BlackRock, we are all connected by one mission: to help more and more people experience financial well-being.  Our clients, and the people they serve, are saving for retirement, paying for their children’s educations, buying homes and starting businesses. Their investments also help to strengthen the global economy: support businesses small and large; finance infrastructure projects that connect and power cities; and facilitate innovations that drive progress.

This mission would not be possible without our smartest investment – the one we make in our employees. It’s why we’re dedicated to creating an environment where our colleagues feel welcomed, valued and supported with networks, benefits and development opportunities to help them thrive.

For additional information on BlackRock, please visit @blackrock | Twitter: @blackrock | LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/blackrock

BlackRock is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to age, disability, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation and other protected characteristics at law.