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Title: Investment Grade Credit, Senior Analyst (Utilities or Financials)

Level: Associate Director or Director

Business Unit: Investment Grade Corporate

Location: Charlotte, NC or Boston, MA

Job Summary

Barings' Investment Grade Corporate team is seeking an experienced investment professional to join the platform as a senior credit analyst. The team manages a large, diversified investment grade corporate credit portfolio and is responsible for fundamental credit research, relative value analysis, and investment recommendations across the capital structure.

This role will lead coverage responsibilities, with primary ownership of either the Utilities or Financials sector. The successful candidate will conduct in-depth fundamental analysis, partner closely with portfolio managers on security selection and risk management, and serve as a key contributor to sector strategy and investment decisions.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide analysis of investment grade corporate credits within the Financials or Utilities 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

• 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

Base Salary Range: $140,000-190,000 and additional incentive compensation.

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Requisite Skills

Credit Analysis, Financial Analysis, Fundamental Analysis, Investments

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 offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

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

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program