Ben Jones

Ben Jones, CFA, is a seasoned finance professional specializing in credit analysis, currently serving as a Senior Credit Analyst at Vanguard since October 2025, focusing on active high yield. Prior to this role, Ben held the position of Managing Director at Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. from February 2019 to October 2025, where expertise was applied in European high yield bonds, leveraged loans, and CLOs. Ben's career began at UBS Investment Bank in various capacities, including High Yield Credit Research and an internship in FICC, followed by a position as a Credit Analyst at Putnam Investments. Ben holds a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Mathematics in Operational Research, Statistics, and Economics from the University of Warwick, demonstrating a solid academic foundation in finance.