Managing Director – Head of Investment Grade Research

Managing Director – Head of Investment Grade Research

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in credit research, with a proven leadership track record.
• Strong knowledge of credit underwriting, fundamental analysis, and fixed-income markets.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a research team and drive analytical excellence.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to distill complex credit insights into clear recommendations for public and private investment teams.
• Deep understanding of macroeconomic factors affecting credit markets and their implications across asset classes.
• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field preferred; CFA designation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of onshore and offshore credit analysts, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.
• Develop and enforce best practices for credit research, analysis, and underwriting.
• Drive innovation in research methodologies and ensure the team remains at the forefront of market developments.
• Oversee the execution of a rigorous and disciplined credit underwriting process.
• Ensure consistency, thoroughness, and accuracy in fundamental credit analysis and risk assessments.
• Establish and refine credit rating frameworks and methodologies to support investment decision-making.
• Develop and articulate sector-specific strategies to support investment decision-making across public and private markets.
• Monitor market trends, economic developments, and credit fundamentals to assess risks and opportunities.
• Provide clear and actionable recommendations to portfolio managers and origination teams.
• Engage with external stakeholders, including rating agencies, issuers, and industry experts, to gather insights and enhance research perspectives.
• Act as the key IG Credit representative collaborating across the platform to provide strategic credit insights on investment graded issuers.
• Support Origination efforts by assessing credit risk and market trends that impact private credit opportunities.
• Work closely with investment teams to provide synergistic credit perspectives that enhance underwriting across asset classes.
• Partner with senior leadership to integrate IG Credit insights into firmwide investment strategies.
• Effectively communicate credit views, sector outlooks, and investment recommendations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare and present research reports, white papers, and investment memos to public and private market teams.
• Represent the firm at industry conferences, investor meetings, and internal cross-platform discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field preferred; CFA designation is a plus.