CDO Specialist

Full time, permanent position

Under general direction, use integrity and professional judgment to design and guarantee the accuracy of the compliance monitoring rules and applications for fixed income structured products. Work with Management to minimize risk by creating policies, procedures and controls to be implemented with the ultimate goal of reducing the risk and all potential for trade loss.

Using in depth knowledge of fixed income securities, structured products and derivatives create portfolio profile tests as needed to maintain and ensure accuracy of the guideline, restriction and investment objectives monitoring as defined in the portfolio's Legal documents (Indenture, PMA, etc) and provide general guidance to junior team members in this area
Using strong analytic skills and attention to detail monitor compliance with portfolio guidelines ensuring operational issues and exceptions are resolved in a timely manner and communicated to Senior Management when appropriate
Work extensively with the technology team (GIT) to interpret guidelines, define criteria and test/document specifications relating to compliance monitoring rules and system enhancements
Determine and implement exact prevention mechanisms across all trading systems while accounting for the dynamics of the different security types. Understand the impact that all security types have on each rule and how to set up those rules in all front-end systems
Guarantee with reasonable accuracy the integrity of the compliance monitoring and development process
Create and implement strong procedures and controls to guarantee the accuracy of internal and external reporting including, but not limited to:
portfolio distributions
reconcilement of monthly shareholder reporting
trustee packages
rating agency reporting
Requirements:

7 years experience in the investment industry
Minimum of 5 years experience directly related to CDO/Structured Products
Strong knowledge of Fixed Income markets and analytics
Strong attention to detail and analytic skills
Strong time management skills with a focus on prioritization ability
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Team oriented and deadline driven.

Additional Information:
-Maintain excellent working relationships with outside vendors, trustee banks, internal/external auditors and rating agencies as well as internal resources: Investment technology, Legal Department, Compliance Department, Data Integrity and Analytic Support.
-Work closely with the Fixed Income Team to identify

Please contact Albert Barsoumian with qualified resumes via email at albert@collabstaff.com or via phone at 508-872-7402.