About Permira
Permira is a global investment firm that backs successful businesses with growth ambitions. Founded in 1985, the firm advises funds across two core asset classes, private equity and credit, with total committed capital of approximately €80bn. The Permira private equity funds make both long-term majority (Buyout) and minority (Growth Equity) investments in four key sectors: Technology, Consumer, Healthcare, Services. The Permira credit funds support businesses with flexible financing solutions across Direct Lending, Strategic Opportunities and CLO Management. Established in 2007, the firm advises investment funds and products which have provided approximately €20 billion of debt capital to over 300 businesses.
Permira Credit are seeking to recruit a Middle Office / Operations professional to join the European CLO platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Act as a key operational link supporting the European CLO platform and partnering closely with the Portfolio Manager and investment team.
- Manage end-to-end investor reporting processes, including payment dates and waterfall tie-outs, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Oversee CLO warehouse closings, liaising with structuring, legal, and counterparties.
- Track and validate effective date reporting for new deals and refinancings.
- Reconcile trustee and agent reports to internal systems, resolving discrepancies.
- Track hypothetical trades and monitor portfolio compliance with CLO documentation and investment limitations.
- Coordinate closely with front office, risk, and compliance teams on transaction lifecycle.
- Maintain operational controls and audit trails in line with regulatory standards.
- Manage vendor relationships (trustees, administrators, custodians, data providers).
- Review and approve service provider deliverables to ensure SLA adherence.
- Monitor and process CLO warehouse drawings and repayments accurately.
- Contribute to system enhancements, process automation, and continuous improvement of middle office policies and procedures
Desired Experience / Background
- 4–7 years’ experience in middle office / operations within CLOs, leveraged loans, or structured credit.
- Proficient user of CLO reporting platforms (e.g., WSO, LevPro) with strong Excel skills; exposure to Alteryx, VBA, or other automation tools a plus.
- Deep understanding of CLO structures, cashflow waterfalls, and investor reporting requirements.
- Solid knowledge of CLO documentation, portfolio compliance tests, and regulatory obligations.
- Highly organised with a control mindset, strong attention to detail, and proven delivery under deadlines.
- Clear and confident communicator – fluent English required; other European languages an advantage.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to build effective relationships with Portfolio Managers, trustees, agents, and administrators.
- Comfortable multi-tasking across multiple transactions, balancing speed with accuracy.
- Curious, analytical, and eager to streamline processes, challenge inefficiencies, and implement improvements.
- Resilient, proactive, and motivated to thrive in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
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