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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 AppetiteAdditional 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.
Skills Required
- Seven or more years of credit analyst experience
- CFA and/or MBA preferred
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications, Bloomberg, etc
- Some travel required
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and a pension plan, noted as uncommon in the industry. Charitable contribution matching further strengthens long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with mental health benefits. FSAs and a fitness stipend broaden health and wellness support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions cover paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave add depth to the leave portfolio.
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What We Do
Barings is a $481+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. Learn more at www.Barings.com.
