Senior Credit Analyst, Private Placements

Company: Genworth
Location: Stamford
Posted on: May 26, 2025

Job Description:

At Genworth, we empower families to navigate the aging journey with confidence. We are compassionate, experienced allies for those navigating care with guidance, products, and services that meet families where they are. Further, we are the spouses, children, siblings, friends, and neighbors of those that need care-and we bring those experiences with us to work in serving our millions of policyholders each day. We apply that same compassion and empathy as we work with each other and our local communities. Genworth values all perspectives, characteristics, and experiences so that employees can bring their full, authentic selves to work to help each other and our company succeed. We celebrate our diversity and understand that being intentional about inclusion is the only way to create a sense of belonging for all associates. We also invest in the vitality of our local communities through grants from the Genworth Foundation, event sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. Our four values guide our strategy, our decisions, and our interactions:

• Make it human. We care about the people that make up our customers, colleagues, and communities.
• Make it about others. We do what's best for our customers and collaborate to drive progress.
• Make it happen. We work with intention toward a common purpose and forge ways forward together.
• Make it better. We create fulfilling purpose-driven careers by learning from the world and each other. POSITION TITLESenior Credit Analyst, Private Placements POSITION LOCATIONStamford, CT YOUR ROLEThe 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 effortsWhat 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 skills
      • Demonstrated willingness and ability to flex beyond core role to lead projects or process improvements Employee Benefits & Well-BeingGenworth employees make a difference in people's lives every day. We're committed to making a difference in our employees' lives.
        • Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
        • Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
        • Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
        • Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
        • Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
        • Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
        • Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
        • Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
        • Caregiver and Mental Health Support ServicesADDITIONAL
          • At this time, Genworth will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization for this position. For the State of New York: The base salary pay range for this role starts at a minimum rate of $112,900 up to the maximum of $214,600. In addition to your base salary, you will also be eligible to participate in an incentive plan. The incentive plan is based on performance and the target earning opportunity is 60% of your base compensation. The final determination on base pay for this position will be based on multiple factors at the time of this job posting including but not limited to geographic location, experience, and qualifications to ensure pay equity within the organization.

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