Kent Bailey, CFA

Mr. Bailey is a managing director for Oaktree’s Life Sciences Lending platform, which focuses on investment opportunities across the healthcare spectrum from biotechnology and pharmaceuticals to medical devices and healthcare services.  He previously worked in the firm’s Global Convertibles strategy and covered the healthcare and utilities sectors.  Mr. Bailey joined Oaktree in 2015 after serving as a director-portfolio manager for convertible securities at MacKay Shields LLC, where he co-managed long-only convertible assets.  He began his career as a convertibles analyst at Morgan Stanley Dean Witter Advisors, before moving on to roles as convertibles portfolio manager at Clearbridge Advisors and vice president at Highbridge Capital Management.  Mr. Bailey received a B.A. degree with distinction in economics and history from the University of Virginia.  He is a CFA charterholder.