BlueBay Asset Management Global Leveraged Finance (Special Situations) Internship Application Form Closing deadline: 14 August 2015 BlueBay Information BlueBay is a leading global next generation fixed income asset manager. Headquartered in London with offices in the US, Japan, Hong Kong, Switzerland, Ireland and Luxembourg, we manage over US$62.8 billion for institutions and highnet worth individuals (as at 31 December 2014). With our hedge fund heritage and by staying true to our specialist fixed income roots, we pioneer new investment strategies using our broad range of sub-asset class expertise, with a focus on absolute return and capital preservation. We invest for our clients across the fixed income spectrum on a global scale, from active long-only (benchmark aware) portfolios to hedge funds/private debt. We also blend investment styles and use a range of sophisticated tools in order to exploit all factors of return. The Special Situations Group within Leveraged Finance represents the core of our alternative credit offering. It has always been a core capability and has existed within the firm since inception. The opportunities within this division range from stressed and distressed credit investments to event driven equity and credit and represent a challenging but very rewarding career opportunity to the most talented investment analysts within the industry. BlueBay seeks to employ the most talented people in the sector and has a global team of world-class investment management and support professionals. The firm offers employees and Partners a challenging, fast-paced working environment which requires each person in the business to go the extra mile for their internal and external customers. The business is not structured in a hierarchical fashion and the contribution of every individual is valued, respected and rewarded though a positive culture of staff development. BlueBay Asset Management LLP is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Details: Title: Location: Remuneration: Structure of programme: Intern – Global Leveraged Finance (Special Situations) 77 Grosvenor Street, London, W1K 3JR Paid Internship The BlueBay Global Leveraged Finance Internship will offer candidates the opportunity to work full-time in BlueBay’s Special Situations team. The programme will be 6 months long (commencing in August/September2015), with the potential to extend to 12 months. Candidates will be paid a monthly salary and be eligible for certain benefits and a holiday allowance. Interns will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of and be involved in day-to-day credit investing work, marketing, portfolio monitoring and investor relations as well as observe and learn from BlueBay employees on more sensitive tasks. In addition to on-the-job training and support, interns will attend a one-day Introduction to Asset Management course with other new employees, comprising an interactive session in the morning from an external training provider, followed by lunch with Alex Khein, CEO, and afternoon presentations from a number of Partners or Department Heads from across the business. Interns will receive a review and be provided with feedback on their performance, followed by a full debrief at the end of their Internship. Experience and person skills required: Degree educated with at least a 2:1 achieved at year 2 and at least expected 2:1 final grade. Final-year university student or recent graduate. Excellent overall academic profile. Very strong analytical capability, both quantitative and qualitative. Excellent communication skills and a strong capacity and desire to use initiative. Ability to provide examples of a pro-active approach to your personal development, demonstrating a professional edge over peers. Good proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and MS PowerPoint. The Application and Interview Process Timelines and Guidance: From the application form we are looking for your ability to demonstrate creative thinking and apply your wider knowledge of current market conditions to an understanding of BlueBay’s Global Leveraged Finance business. Completed application forms are to be emailed to internships@bluebayinvest.com, with a copy of your CV attached. The closing deadline for applications is Friday 14 August 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for a telephone interview, and, if successful, a face-to-face interview at BlueBay’s London office, where you will meet with the Human Resources team as well as members of the Global Leveraged Finance team. Telephone interviews and face to face interviews will be held in late August 2015. Applicants will be notified if they have successfully secured a place by the end of August 2015. The Internship will commence in late August/early September 2015 (running for 6-12 months). Personal Details Full name: Contact email: Contact telephone number: Right to work in the UK (details of visa where applicable, please note we are not able to sponsor student visas): Academic Qualifications Please provide details of your GCSE (or equivalent) subjects and grades: Subject: Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Please provide details of your A-level (or equivalent) subjects and grades: Subject: Grade: 1 2 3 4 5 University and Course of Study University: Course: Year 2 grade: Expected final year grade: Work Experience and Employment History Please provide details of up to 3 previous employments, including job title and a brief description of your duties and achievements. Please note these do not need to be your most recent employers. Company/dates/job title: Summary of duties and achievements: Knowledge Assessment – General Front Office/Global Leveraged Finance The Front Office are responsible for making decisions about investment, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation for individuals and institutions and balancing risk against performance. It is essential that you have an understanding of the current markets. Please answer the following questions and provide an explanation for your thoughts (max 400 words each): What are the key medium term drivers for corporate borrowing rates in Europe? What key characteristics do you think makes a company credit-worthy? What are the risks associated with extending a loan to a business? What do you think will be the key economic trends in Europe over the next five years? How could this affect BlueBay’s Special Situations business?