Senior Investment Associate - Corporate Debt

Company DescriptionL&G's Asset Management business is a major investor across public and private markets worldwide, with $1.533 trillion in AUM.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet.Our ambition is to be a leading global investor, innovating to solve complex challenges for our clients using the power of L&G. This is rooted in our investment philosophy and processes, which are focused on creating value over the long term.We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can generate value and drive positive change.Job DescriptionThe Senior Investment Associate is primarily responsible for the origination, analysis, execution and management of corporate debt investments for L&G’s clients, including industrials, utilities, REITs, healthcare, sports leagues, insurance companies and various other sectors. The role will also include supporting other Private Credit verticals and wider team initiatives, such as new client marketing & origination, new sector/product research, and improving operational processes and proceduresResponsibilitiesOriginate and filter new potential corporate debt investments according to suitability for LGIMA’s clients. Origination to include liaising with borrowers, intermediaries, and sponsors, as well as attending conferences and other industry events, to build and maintain market connectionsAct as Deal Captain on transactions that demonstrate attractive risk-adjusted returns and meet client requirements, taking ownership of due diligence, credit ratings, documentation review and negotiation, all approval processes, and execution/closingManage existing investments by reviewing borrower reporting, rating agency reports, processing and escalating waiver requests, and producing quarterly reviewsRole will require the candidate to work closely with colleagues in Chicago and London, working cross-border with legal, credit, operations and business management teamsManage key internal and external stakeholder and borrower relationships, including discussing pipeline and portfolio updates with clientsResearch new sub-sectors and products that could be appropriate investments for LGIMA clients, and support internal and external education / approvals to invest in new products that we believe show attractive risk-adjusted returnsSupport preparation of marketing materials for potential clients, and help the solutions team develop new products for Private CreditWork with junior talent in the team to develop their technical and soft skills, providing them with opportunities to learn, grow and progress their careersQualificationsThe candidate is likely to have experience in investment grade private credit, private placements, investment banking, commercial banking, leveraged lending, direct lending, high yield, or other relevant sectors, with a deep understanding of identifying and mitigating credit risksBachelor's Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting, and/or Economics, required5+ years of credit experience requiredCompletion of a rotational training program in commercial banking, investment banking, or a rating agency is preferredChartered Financial Analyst (CFA) credential or pursing CFA preferredDirect experience underwriting and executing investment grade or sub-investment grade debt transactionsThe candidate will need to be self-motivated, proactive, have strong critical thinking and analytical skills, and know how to communicate effectively in a variety of settingsExperience working with, training and leading less experienced members of the teamAdditional Information$150,000 - $170,000The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs. Additional voluntary programs include: supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance. EOE StatementAs an EOE employer, L&G Asset Management, America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. (2025)SummaryType: Full-timeFunction: FinanceExperience level: Not ApplicableIndustry: Financial Services