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Job Description Position Title: High Yield Corporate Title: Associate Director Department: Barings Fixed Income – Global High Yield Location: London
Barings, a subsidiary of MassMutual, is an investment firm focused on creating innovative investment strategies and solutions for sophisticated investors. We offer the marketplace a unique yet complete collection of investment solutions including extensive experience in high yield investing.
Barings’ Global High Yield Investments Group is seeking a candidate for an Associate Director position within their High Yield investments team in London. The candidate will be responsible for analysing and evaluating specific industries investment opportunities within the high yield and leveraged finance space.
Primary Responsibilities
- Originate, perform analysis and due diligence and present new investment ideas
- Conduct fundamental credit analysis of global corporate credit without any bias to industry or sector
- Conduct financial statement analysis and detailed financial modelling
- Meet with management teams, develop industry contacts, and utilize other information sources to develop investment theses
- Produce clear and concise research based on independent observation and analysis to be presented to the Investment Committee
- Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations and initiatives
Qualifications
- Experience working in high yield or leverage finance space
- Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines
- Commitment to task and an attention to detail
- Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, etc.
- Excellent writing and communications skills
- Good personal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Travel may be required #LI-AA1
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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.
Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients’ interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors’ capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.
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High Yield in London employer: Barings LLC
At Barings, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values transparency, collaboration, and integrity. Our London and Charlotte locations provide associates with unique opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading global financial services firm, where we are committed to supporting our team members in achieving their career aspirations while delivering innovative solutions to our clients. With a focus on diversity and inclusion, we foster an environment where every associate can thrive and contribute to our collective success.
