Job Description

Senior Credit Research Analyst (Private Placements)

LOCATION

Stamford, CT

This position is available to Connecticut, New Jersey and New York residents as Stamford, CT in-office applicants.

At Genworth, we are committed to caring for our customers and for the safety of our colleagues. In the event the office is inaccessible (i.e. Inclement Weather), this role may be required to work remotely.

Genworth policy requires employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before they visit any Genworth office.

 For certain positions where office attendance is deemed to be essential to the role, offers of employment shall be conditional upon proof of vaccination or exception based on a qualifying medical or religious accommodation request.

YOUR ROLE
As the Senior Credit Research Analyst (Private Placements), you will report to the Head of Private Placements and will be a key member of the team evaluating new investment opportunities and managing existing investment positions.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

• Conduct and support fundamental credit research on investment grade and 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

• 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

• Focuses research primarily on analyzing overall financial strength and repayment capability

QUALIFICATIONST YOU BRING

• Undergraduate degree in business, finance or similar training

• 5+ 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

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and the ability to present effectively to Investment Area leadership and broader groups

• Strong functional capability with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word applications as well as Bloomberg analytics

• 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 preferred, but not required
Ability to demonstrate a combination of leadership potential and very strong credit skills
Demonstrated willingness and ability to flex beyond core role to lead projects or process improvements
Understanding of fixed income mathematics

WHAT WE OFFER
Opportunity to have real impact on the lives of the people we serve
Opportunity to work on challenging and rewarding projects
Opportunity to give back to the communities where we live
Competitive benefits including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account options beginning your first day

• Generous Choice Time Off Policy

• 12 Paid Holidays

• 40 hours of volunteer time off

• 401K Account with matching contributions

• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment

• Paid Family Leave

• Child Care Subsidy Program

ABOUT US
Genworth Financial, Inc. is a leading insurance holding company committed to helping families achieve the dream of home ownership and address the financial challenges of aging through its leadership positions in mortgage insurance and long-term care insurance. Headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, Genworth traces its roots back to 1871.

We know we cannot deliver on our mission unless we deliver for our employees. That’s why we’re committed to creating a work environment that fosters inclusion, camaraderie, rewarding work, community involvement, and a focus on our employees’ well-being. We know each employee contributes in their own unique way and we’re dedicated to supporting every one of them to help them reach their full potential.