Company Overview: Aegon Asset Management (Aegon AM) is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $341 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations. We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas. We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment. Position Overview: Provides analytical support of public and private distressed and stressed securities.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain updated financial models and analyses, operating assessments, industry overviews, and market information to support both investment recommendations and portfolio management.
  • Develop proficiency with the legal elements of distressed debt investing and cultivate a firm grasp of reading and understanding credit documents (e.g., credit agreements, indentures, plans of reorganization).
  • Provide ongoing monitoring of holdings to identify changes in company fundamentals, industry conditions, or security valuations that may alter the investment thesis.
  • Present and debate investment recommendations with The Special Situations & Distressed Credit team and broader, global Leveraged Finance teams.
  • Compile regular reports for portfolio and risk management and assist in day-to-day portfolio tracking analysis and reporting.
  • Support global Leveraged Finance platform by performing analyses and diligence on stressed/distressed situations as needed.
  • Develop strong working relationships with global research teams (e.g., High Yield, Leveraged Loans, Emerging Markets, Investment Grade, Securitized Products).
  • Develop and maintain sell-side, buy-side, and advisory relationships (e.g., with outside financial, legal, and industry experts).

Qualifications:

  • BA or MBA required, preference for finance or related field. 
  • Three years of aggregate professional experience, ideally including investment banking, restructuring, distressed debt, high yield, or leveraged loan experience and/or sell-side distressed.
  • Education and/or experience in the following: business valuation, financial statement analysis, securities analysis, law, and international finance (including emerging markets).
  • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Advanced financial modeling skills, including three-statement models, capital structure tables, comparable company tables, sensitivity tables, DCF analysis, LBO analysis, and enterprise value calculations.
  • Strong reasoning and communication skills.

**Please note that the compensation information that follows is a good faith estimate for this position only and is provided pursuant to applicable pay transparency and compensation posting laws. It is estimated based on what a successful candidate might be paid in certain Company locations.**

 

The salary for this position generally ranges between $155,000 - $165,000 annually. This range is an estimate, based on potential qualifications and operational needs. Salary may vary above and below the stated amounts, as permitted by applicable law.

 

Additionally, this position is typically eligible for an Annual Bonus based on the Company Bonus Plan/Individual Performance and is at the Company’s discretion.

For eligible employees, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support both the personal and financial well-being of our employees. 

 

Compensation Benefits:

  • Competitive Pay 

  • Bonus for Eligible Employees 

 

Benefits Package:

  • Pension Plan 

  • 401k Match

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

  • Tuition Reimbursement

  • Disability Insurance

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Employee Discounts

  • Career Training & Development Opportunities

 

Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits:

  • Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.

  • Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).

  • Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars 

  • Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.

  • Adoption Assistance

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • College Coach Program

  • Back-Up Care Program

  • PTO for Volunteer Hours

  • Employee Matching Gifts Program

  • Employee Resource Groups

  • Inclusion and Diversity Programs

  • Employee Recognition Program

  • Referral Bonus Programs

Job and compensation levels depend upon an applicant’s qualifications including the extent of candidate’s relevant experience and other job-related factors and will be determined by hiring supervisors/managers and HR.

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from embracing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

We are open to considering flexible working practices. Please talk to us about what this means for you.

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