LGIM Blog: Oliver Bailey

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Oliver is an Investment Specialist in the Private Credit team, working closely with the Investment Team and Distribution to deliver investment insight to clients. Prior to joining L&G, Oliver was an Emerging Market Debt Product Strategist at BlackRock, where he covered the Corporate Debt and Absolute Return strategies. Oliver holds a BSc in Economics from Southampton University and is a CAIA charter holder. Prior to working in finance, Oliver spent several years working as a professional chef.

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