Guggenheim is seeking a Operations Associate to join the Private Fund and CLO Operations team. This individual will be responsible for the modeling and ongoing maintenance of CLOs and Private Funds. The position requires close interaction with various parties including traders, client service support, custodian/trustee banks, fund administrators, legal counsel, and credit analysts. This role will involve working in a dynamic team environment, presents opportunities to further develop bank loan industry knowledge, and supports the Private Fund and CLO Operation team’s objectives and initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a basic understanding of bank debt and fixed income securities.

The position is in our New York City office.

• Creation and maintenance of fund models
• Preparation and review of monthly reports and payment waterfalls
• Analysis and report preparation in support of ad hoc requests from portfolio managers, traders, and distribution team members
• General fund oversight
• Complete ad hoc projects as needed
• Interpretation and review of complex legal documents

• At least three years of CLO-related and/or structured product experience
• Knowledge of Wall Street Office, Aladdin, and Bloomberg
• Team-oriented individual with the ability to work well across diverse groups in a collaborative, dynamic team environment
• Strong analytical skills including ability to analyze and manage large sets of interconnected data and information
• Ability to design, document and assist in implementing processes
• Organized, detail-oriented and extremely thorough with strong problem-solving skills and demonstrated ability to take initiative
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to collaborate with internal teams and external clients and service providers
• Operational knowledge of both broadly syndicated and Middle Market CLO structures, leverage facilities, warehouses, and other structured products.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and manage time to complete deliverables timely and accurately
• Ability to navigate legal documents such as Indentures, Credit Agreements, Loan Servicing Agreements, Collateral Management Agreements, etc.

• Undergraduate degree with 3-5 years of relevant work experience in investment management or financial services environment
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Must be able to multi-task in a fast paced and challenging environment

Annual base salary between $90,000 and $95,000.

The base salary range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary range for this position. Actual base salaries may vary depending on factors such as location and experience. The range listed reflects base salary only, and the total compensation package may include other components.

Guggenheim Partners is a diversified financial services firm that delivers value to its clients through two primary businesses: Guggenheim Investments, a premier global asset manager and investment advisor, and Guggenheim Securities, a leading investment banking and capital markets business. Guggenheim’s professionals are based in offices around the world, and our commitment is to deliver long-term results with excellence and integrity while advancing the strategic interests of our clients.

Guggenheim is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Learn more at GuggenheimPartners.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter @GuggenheimPtnrs.