Portfolio Administrator Trainee (Investment 20/20) (m|f|x) London

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor, our employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We advise on assets for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we want Aegon Asset Management to be a place where they can bring their authentic self to work and do all they can to deliver on our strategic promises to our customers.

We help people live their best lives. We help them with the big stuff, for the moments that matter.

We’re looking for a Portfolio Administrator Trainee to come and join us in London as part of the Investment 20/20 programme. This is an outstanding chance for a Graduate with strong financial knowledge and skills to become part of a top-performing team focused on leveraged finance, structured credit and portfolio management. As a Portfolio Administrator, you’ll sit at the core of our CLO platform and support the smooth running of our portfolio’s day to day. You’ll work closely with portfolio managers, research analysts, and external partners, gaining hands on exposure to leveraged loans, structured credit, loan documentation, loan trading, as well as the full CLO lifecycle.

This Role Provides:

• Hands on experience with leveraged loans and CLO structures.
• Daily interaction with trading, research, and operations.
• A steep learning curve and strong foundation for future roles in credit, operations, portfolio management, or structured finance.

Salary: £35,000

Aufgaben

Portfolio Data & Analytics

• Maintain accurate data in our internal portfolio system (Centras).
• Reconcile loan positions and metrics with CLO Trustees.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies using a structured, analytical approach.
• Monitor corporate actions and Euroclear voting events.

Cash & Trade Flow Oversight

• Reconcile daily cash balances across systems
• Forecast upcoming cashflows based on settlement expectations
• Track trade settlements and liaise with counterparties to resolve delays

Trade Support & Execution

• Allocate primary and secondary loan trades in ClearPar.
• Assist in the middle office workflow for bond trades.
• Review trade documentation and confirm settlement compensation.
• Ensure all trade activity is accurately reflected in Centras.

Monthly CLO Reporting

• Review draft Trustee reports for accuracy in portfolio holdings and test results.
• Reconcile par values and collateral quality metrics.
• Work with Trustees to correct any reporting issues.

CLO Formation & Governance

• Liaise with CLO Directors and reporting accountants to ensure preparation of timely and complete CLO documentation, accounts and returns.
• Oversee funding process for CLO warehouses.
• Assist in CLO closing and settlement.

Operational & Process Improvements

• Identify inefficiencies and propose workflow enhancements.
• Contribute to automation, data quality, and risk reduction projects.

Profil / Ihre Qualifikation / Ihre Persönlichkeit:

• Are a Graduate interested in credit, leveraged finance, structured credit, or portfolio analytics.
• Are detail oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Are comfortable working with numbers and financial data.
• Are an analytical thinker with a problem solving mindset.
• Are a clear communicator, who enjoys collaborating with others.
• Are proficient in Excel and eager to learn financial systems.

Prior loan operations or CLO experience is helpful but not required - a strong interest in financial markets and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

Das erwartet Sie

• A competitive salary, depending on the experience you can bring
• A non-contributory pension between 9%-13%
• A discretionary bonus, depending on personal and company performance
• 27 days leave per year (plus bank holidays, pro-rated for part-time)

We also offer private medical cover, life assurance, critical illness cover, enhanced parental leave and a variety of lifestyle benefits to help our staff live their best lives, including retail discount vouchers, cycle2work scheme, subsidised restaurant and online GP appointments.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognise that delivering excellent client outcomes, comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

Bewerbung

The first step in our process is designed to find out more about you, your skills, and behaviours. You’ll initially be invited via email to undertake a short series of games / tasks to help us learn a bit more about you. These are designed and officiated by our partner Arctic Shores (the email will come from them as well!)

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Standort

22 Leadenhall Street, DE-EC3V 4AB London