Structured Credit Portfolio Manager

Chetwood Bank

. Source, evaluate and execute investments across structured credit and other treasury assets, focusing on CLOs, RMBS and ABS .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeManchester • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in structured credit investments, including CLOs, RMBS, and ABS, with a strong focus on portfolio management, risk assessment, and compliance with regulatory frameworks. Proven ability to negotiate trades, build relationships with key stakeholders, and enhance investment processes within a fast-paced financial environment.

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Portfolio ManagementStructured Credit TradingCLO Documentation UnderstandingRisk Assessment and Trade RationaleBloomberg and Treasury Management Systems

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Hard Skills

Portfolio ConstructionSecurity SelectionCLOsRMBSABSRisk Metrics MonitoringFX and Interest Rate HedgingCross-Currency SwapsAnalytical SkillsCredit Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationAttention to DetailCross-Functional CollaborationInfluencing Senior StakeholdersCommercial Mindset

Tools & Technologies

BloombergTreasury Management SystemsMORS

Industry Keywords

Structured CreditRegulatory FrameworksCRRPRA RulebookBasel StandardsUK Securitisation Rules

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Source, evaluate and execute investments across structured credit and other treasury assets, focusing on CLOs, RMBS and ABS
Negotiate allocations in primary issuance and execute secondary-market opportunities
Achieve and demonstrate best execution, considering liquidity and execution strategy for each trade
Build relationships with sell-side trading desks, securitisation issuers and CLO managers
Conduct manager and deal due diligence, including fundamental credit analysis of collateral, structural protections and CLO managers
Assess risk and return and prepare trade rationales
Ensure investments comply with eligibility, capital and liquidity requirements
Hold a personal investment mandate for day-to-day management of the Bank's expanding £4bn+ portfolio
Monitor positions, P&L, risk metrics and early warning indicators
Maintain accurate investment MI for Treasury Committee and ALCO
Improve investment processes, data, technology and controls
Lead portfolio construction, security selection and sector allocation
Manage FX and interest rate risk by executing swaps, cross-currency swaps and FX forwards
Ensure hedging remains within Board-approved risk appetite and regulatory expectations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Front-office experience in portfolio management, treasury dealing or structured credit trading/analysis
Proven track record of portfolio construction, security selection and executing investments in structured credit instruments (e.g. CLOs, RMBS, ABS) or comparable asset classes
Strong understanding of CLO documentation, leveraged loans and CLO managers, and of the structures, collateral and cash-flow dynamics of European RMBS and ABS
Ability to assess and articulate the risk/return of an investment opportunity and build a clear trade rationale
Experience using Bloomberg and treasury management systems (e.g. MORS)
Analytical and commercially minded, with strong attention to detail
Clear communicator who can work cross-functionally and influence senior stakeholders
Comfortable operating in a fast-growing challenger bank with evolving structures
Understanding of FX and interest rate hedging, including cross-currency swaps (desirable)
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (CRR, PRA Rulebook, Basel standards, UK Securitisation Rules) as they apply to structured credit and derivatives (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary
25 days holiday PLUS your BIRTHDAY off
Pension contribution with Royal London
Life Assurance
Private medical, dental and optical health insurance with Axa
Hybrid working
Free breakfast available