Investment Grade Credit Analyst - Associate Director (Financials)

About the role

The Investment Grade Corporate team at Barings is seeking an experienced investment professional to join the platform as a senior credit analyst. The role involves leading coverage responsibilities, with primary ownership of the Financials sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of investment grade corporate credits within the Financials 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
• Aid with special ad-hoc projects, presentations, and initiatives

Requirements

• 5+ 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

Qualifications

• 5+ 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

Skills

• Credit Analysis
• Credit Research
• Financial Analysis
• Fundamental Analysis
• Investments

Benefits

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS
• MEDICAL (including Virtual Care), PRESCRIPTION, DENTAL, and VISION Coverage
• FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
• HIGHLY COMPETITIVE 401(k) PLAN WITH COMPANY MATCH
• HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA) WITH COMPANY CONTRIBUTIONS
• FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS (FSA) - HEALTH CARE & DEPENDENT CARE
• RETIREMENT HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT
• LIFE INSURANCE
• BASIC AND SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE INSURANCE
• SPOUSE AND CHILD LIFE INSURANCE
• TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
• PAYED VACATION, SICK DAYS AND ANNUAL HOLIDAYS
• PAYD LEAVE OF ABSENCE (MATERNITY LEAVE, PARENTAL LEAVE, CAREGIVER LEAVE, BEREAVEMENT TIME)
• SHORT AND LONG TERM DISABILITY PLANS
• PAYD VOLUNTEER TIME
• OTHER BENEFITS
• EDUCATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
• CHARITABLE MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM
• COMMUTER REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM
• ADOPTION AND SURROGACY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM