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Structured Finance Associate - CLO Focus


Company : Wicker Hamilton


Location : london, south east england


Created : 2025-07-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

A top tier law firm in London is seeking a Structured Finance Associate (2–5 PQE) with direct experience in collateralised loan obligations (CLOs) to join its elite transactional practice.This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most active CLO platforms in Europe, advising leading arrangers, managers, and institutional investors on high-value and complex securitisation deals.About the RoleAdvise on the full lifecycle of CLO transactions, including warehouse financing, new issue CLOs, and refinancings/resetsDraft and negotiate key deal documentation (indentures, offering circulars, management agreements, collateral management agreements)Work closely with market-leading partners and senior stakeholders on cross-border transactionsSupport a sophisticated client base including investment banks, asset managers, and hedge fundsParticipate in regulatory reviews, investor discussions, and deal structuring strategyAbout You2–5 years PQE from a top-tier law firm (UK, US, or global)Demonstrated CLO transaction experience is essentialStrong knowledge of structured finance, debt capital markets, or securitisationConfident drafting, analytical and communication skillsCommercial mindset with the ability to take initiative and work under pressureWhy This Role?Join a high-performing, small team with direct access to headline deals and global clientsExcellent compensation (US scale) and transparent bonus structureWork in a lean, collaborative group with a strong reputation in CLOs and leveraged financeStrong pipeline of deals and active involvement in market-first innovationsSupportive of long-term career progression within a dynamic international platform