Kent Bailey Bio

Mr. Bailey is a managing director in Oaktree’s Global Convertibles strategy, contributing to valuation and securities analysis with a focus on the healthcare and utilities sectors. He 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. Mr. Bailey 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. He received a B.A. degree with distinction in economics and history from the University of Virginia. Mr. Bailey is a CFA charterholder.