Strategic Investment Director

3 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Barings Full time

At Barings, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and integrity. We seek a highly skilled and experienced individual to join our Global High Yield Investments Group as an Associate Director.

The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing and evaluating investment opportunities within the high yield and leveraged finance space. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Originate, perform analysis and due diligence, and present new investment ideas
  • Conduct fundamental credit analysis of global corporate credit without bias to industry or sector
  • Conduct financial statement analysis and detailed financial modelling
  • Meet with management teams, develop industry contacts, and utilise 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 for the role include:

  • Six to nine years of experience working in high yield or leveraged finance space
  • Ability to perform under pressure and meet time-sensitive deadlines
  • Commitment to task and 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

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.



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