Senior Credit Analyst, Private Placements

Senior Credit Analyst, Private Placements

Apply locations Stamford, Connecticut time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition
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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 energy and/or project finance
• Ability to demonstrate a combination of leadership potential and very strong credit…