David A. Beard
About David A. Beard
David A. Beard is a High Yield Desk Analyst at Jefferies in the Greater New York City Area. He has previously worked at Citi and Moody's Investors Service and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University.
Professional Role at Jefferies
David A. Beard has been working as a High Yield Desk Analyst at Jefferies since 2017. His role is based in the Greater New York City Area. In this position, Beard is involved in analyzing high yield debt markets, helping the firm to make informed investment decisions and strategies related to high-yield securities.
Previous Experience at Citi
Before joining Jefferies, David A. Beard was a Senior Associate in High Yield Research at Citi from 2014 to 2017. He spent three years contributing to Citi's operations in the Greater New York City Area. In this role, he focused on high yield securities, assisting in research and analysis that supported Citi's investment decisions.
Analyst Role at Moody's Investors Service
From 2011 to 2014, David A. Beard worked as an Analyst at Moody's Investors Service. Based in the Greater New York City Area, Beard spent three years at Moody's where he was responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of high-yield debt issuers and providing clients with comprehensive credit analyses.
Education at Lehigh University
David A. Beard attended Lehigh University, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree from 2007 to 2011. His time at Lehigh provided him with foundational knowledge and skills that have supported his professional career in high yield debt analysis.