Client Management Team Lead

Description

We are looking for an experienced leader to oversee a client management function supporting CLO portfolios. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who combines team leadership, structured finance expertise, and a strong commitment to client service and operational excellence. The person in this role will guide day-to-day portfolio support, address complex trustee and administration matters, and help strengthen service delivery, compliance, and business performance.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction and coaching to a client management team responsible for supporting CLO-related client portfolios and maintaining high service standards.
• Act as the senior point of contact for escalated issues involving trust administration, portfolio activity, and other complex client matters.
• Promote strong client outcomes by improving service quality, supporting revenue objectives, and reinforcing efficient operational practices.
• Oversee team capacity planning, work distribution, and portfolio assignments to align resources with business needs and transaction volume.
• Establish and monitor performance expectations, training plans, and development goals to build a capable and accountable team.
• Review deal flow and pipeline activity to ensure timely execution, appropriate coverage, and consistent client support.
• Analyze and apply structured finance documentation, including indentures, credit agreements, and custodial agreements, to support accurate administration and decision-making.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to maintain adherence to regulatory requirements, risk controls, and corporate trust procedure

Requirements • 7+ years of relevant experience, including substantial exposure to CLOs, secured loans, or related structured credit products.

• 8+ years of experience in CLO-focused work or a closely related area of corporate trust or structured finance.
• 3+ years of people management experience with a track record of leading, developing, and evaluating team performance.
• Strong working knowledge of trust administration, fixed-income products, broadly syndicated loans, and corporate trust operations.
• Ability to interpret and work from transaction documents such as indentures, credit agreements, and custodial agreements.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to balance client needs, operational priorities, and compliance expectations.

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