Investment Grade Credit Analyst - Director

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Position Title: Investment Grade Credit Analyst

Business Title: Director

Business Unit: Investment Grade Corporate

Location: London, United Kingdom

Job Summary

Barings’ Investment Grade Corporate team is seeking an investment professional with Five or more years of work experience for a senior credit analyst position.  The candidate selected will join a global Investment Grade Corporate Credit team, including a seven-person analyst team, in London.   The individual will be responsible for analyzing and evaluating investment opportunities for the Investment Grade Corporates team, which manages assets in excess of $80 billion.   The Director level candidate will have the responsibility for lead coverage on Developed Market Banks within the Financials sector.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of investment grade corporate credits within the Financials (Banks) sector
• Financial analysis and modeling
• Evaluate companies and the risks related to investing in debt securities across the capital structure
• Individual security analysis, including capital structure and indenture analysis, cash flow and liquidity analysis and total return and relative value assessment
• Meet with management teams, develop industry contacts, and utilize other information sources to become an expert in assigned coverage
• Produce clear and concise research reports based on independent observation and analysis
• Produce quarterly industry reviews and communicate recommendations to portfolio management
• Collaborate with other Barings’ investment teams optimizing efficiencies and framing relative value within sectors
• Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations and initiatives

Qualifications

• Seven or more years of credit analyst experience—either investment grade or high yield/bank debt/privates
• CFA and/or MBA preferred
• Client presentation experience preferred
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Ability to work as a member of a fast-paced, transaction oriented team
• Self-starter, must be organized and able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications, Bloomberg, etc
• Some travel required

Requisite Skills

Communication, Industry Knowledge, Leadership, Market Knowledge, Risk Appetite

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.