Justin Portes is a Senior Vice President in Credit Research at PIMCO, leveraging his extensive background in high-yield and distressed credit. His career includes analyst roles at CQS and Aristeia Capital, with foundational experience in leveraged finance at Macquarie Group. He holds a BA from Boston College.
While a student at Boston College, Justin was actively involved in student government, running for vice president of the Undergraduate Government of Boston College (UGBC). His campaign platform emphasized the importance of student formation and peer mentoring to help younger students get involved on campus.
He once served as the special initiatives director within the student governments cabinet at Boston College.
Justin Portes
Senior Vice President, Credit Research at PIMCO
New York, New York, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Credit Research
Currently serves as Senior Vice President of Credit Research at PIMCO, indicating this is his primary professional focus.
Distressed Credit
Gained specialized experience in high-yield and distressed credit during his tenures as an analyst at both CQS and Aristeia Capital.
Leveraged Finance
Developed his early career expertise in the U. S. Leveraged Finance and Financial Sponsors Group during his time at Macquarie Group.
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Work History
6-2022
Senior Vice President, Credit Research at PIMCO
1-2019 - 6-2022
Analyst at CQS
3-2015 - 12-2018
Analyst at Aristeia Capital
8-2012 - 3-2015
Analyst at Macquarie Group
6-2011 - 8-2011
Summer Analyst at Macquarie Group
Education
2008 - 2012
BA from Boston College
2010 - 2010
Education details unavailable from Universitat Pompeu Fabra
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Location : New York, New York, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Senior Vice President, Credit Research at PIMCO
