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 deliverables
• Originate and advance opportunities through regular dialogue with CLO managers, issuers, and investors
• Maintain strong awareness of CLO market dynamics and communicate market color to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop 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 early
• Negotiate stipulations with a comprehensive understanding of impacts to investors, managers, and rating agency modeling assumptions
• Manage deal evolution while in-market; assess how changes to pricing, documentation, and terms affect structure and ensure updates are reflected in analysis and marketing materials
• Partner closely with syndicate, analytics, and sales to deliver coordinated execution and high-quality client coverage
• Lead 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 consistency
• Train, develop, and oversee junior team members; manage workflow and uphold analytical and execution standards
• Contribute to business management, including monitoring desk performance and communicating priorities to senior management

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Prior experience in CLO structuring/execution (BSL and/or private credit) or closely related structured credit role
• Strong working knowledge of CLO documentation, transaction mechanics, and deal execution processes
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions and multiple parallel deadlines
• Strong client-facing communication skills and relationship management capabilities
• Strong 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 environment
• Familiarity with rating agency criteria and the CLO ratings process
• Existing CLO manager and/or investor relationships and demonstrated ability to drive origination is a plus
• SIE, Series 7, Series 63 and Series 79 licenses are required

About Us

JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world’s most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.

We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans

About the Team

J.P. Morgan’s Commercial & Investment Bank is a global leader across banking, markets, securities services and payments. Corporations, governments and institutions throughout the world entrust us with their business in more than 100 countries. The Commercial & Investment Bank provides strategic advice, raises capital, manages risk and extends liquidity in markets around the world.