Senior Credit Analyst, Private Placements

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POSITION TITLE

Senior Credit Analyst, Private Placements 

POSITION LOCATION

Stamford, CT

YOUR ROLE

The Senior Credit Analyst will be a key member of the Private Placement team. This role requires utilization of fundamental credit research to evaluate investment opportunities and managing existing investment positions. This position will partner with other analysts covering similar sectors and develop holistic positions and strategies and will report to the Private Placements Team Leader.

What you will be doing

• Conduct and support fundamental credit research on primarily investment grade and some high yield corporate bonds as member of the Private Placements team
• Prepare timely, comprehensive written analysis and cogently present facts, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations on individual credits as part of the transaction underwriting process. Analysis to include total exposure, maturity, and relative value considerations.
• Analyze transaction documents and work with internal and external counsel to evaluate covenants and structure
• For existing portfolio credits, document and report on current credit views and recommendations by following and analyzing news, company financial reports and releases, rating agency actions, analyst publications and other industry or company information. 
• Make recommendations on and timely respond to amendment and waiver requests
• Share knowledge – both verbally and in writing -- regarding ongoing individual credit or sector developments with members of Private Placements and Genworth Investments
• Interact with rating agencies, sell-side analysts and other independent sources to obtain external views on individual credits or industries
• Accountable for adhering to control requirements and addressing audit inquiries in a timely manner
• Develop and maintain relationships with Genworth's private placement dealer coverage and issuer management
• Actively contribute to department or division-wide projects and process improvement efforts

What you bring

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 - 10 years corporate credit research experience or related experience 
• Experience and demonstrated ability in analyzing corporate financial statements 
• Understanding of deal documentation and structure with the ability to incorporate covenants and structure as an integral component of the underwriting process 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to present effectively and influence both Investments leadership and broader groups 
• Strong functional capability with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications as well as Bloomberg analytics
• Understanding of fixed income mathematics
• Solid decision-making skills regarding core credit responsibilities, requiring only limited guidance and oversight 
• Ability to positively influence other members of Private Placement and Investments Leadership 

Nice to have

• MBA or equivalent degree
• Strong knowledge of REITs, real estate and diversified funds
• Ability to demonstrate a combination of leadership potential and very strong credit skills 
• Demonstrated willingness and ability to flex beyond core role to lead projects or process improvements  

Employee Benefits & Well-Being

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• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off – Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

ADDITIONAL

• At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position.

For the State of New York: The base salary pay range for this role starts at a minimum rate of $112,900 up to the maximum of $214,600.  In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The incentive plan is based on performance and the target earning opportunity is 60% of your base compensation.  The final determination on base pay for this position will be based on multiple factors at the time of this job posting including but not limited to geographic location, experience, and qualifications to ensure pay equity within the organization.