ABF Transaction Management & Controls, Senior Associate

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Title: ABF Transaction Management & Controls

Corporate Title: Senior Associate

Department: Asset Based Finance

Location: Charlotte, NC, Boston, MA, or New York, NY

Barings is seeking an experienced, execution‑oriented professional to support transaction management and controls for the Asset‑Backed Finance (ABF) platform. This role is accountable for driving transaction execution, enforcing operational discipline, and ensuring the platform operates in a controlled, scalable, and audit‑ready manner.

The role sits at the intersection of investment, operations, and internal business partners and provides hands‑on support across public and private asset‑backed strategies, including residential, consumer, and commercial asset finance. The individual will play a central role in ensuring transactions are executed efficiently, risks are identified and managed, and proper controls are in place from approval through closing and into ongoing management.

This is a hands‑on role for someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment—owning execution, coordinating across stakeholders, and maintaining a strong control framework as the platform grows.

Primary Responsibilities

Transaction Management & Deal Execution

• Support the end-to-end operational execution of ABF transactions from approval through close, serving as the central point of coordination
• Drive transaction timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, finance, tax, technology) and external parties
• Proactively identify execution risks, structural complexities, and documentation gaps; drive timely resolution
• Oversee transaction readiness, including documentation, funding mechanics, and operational setup
• Ensure smooth transition from closing to post-close monitoring and operational handoff
• Act as a key execution partner to the investment team, enabling efficient deal structuring and decision-making

Controls, Governance & Risk Management

• Own and maintain ABF operational controls, ensuring alignment with firm standards and regulatory expectations
• Ensure transactions are executed in accordance with established controls, policies, and governance guidelines
• Identify control gaps or operational risks during transaction execution and implement practical solutions
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit on control reviews, audits, and regulatory inquiries
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails to support transparency and accountability across transactions
• Support integration of new asset types, structures, and counterparties within an appropriate control framework

Platform Execution Support & Oversight

• Serve as a point of coordination across key operational workstreams, including servicing oversight, reporting, data management, and vendor relationships
• Support onboarding of new transactions and counterparties from an operational readiness and controls perspective
• Partner with technology and operations teams to ensure workflows and systems support efficient deal execution
• Monitor ongoing transactions for operational consistency, issue identification, and adherence to agreed processes

Reporting & Communication

• Provide clear, timely updates on transaction status, execution risks, and key milestones to stakeholders
• Prepare materials for internal stakeholders and leadership on transaction activity and platform execution
• Maintain organized records and documentation to support deal tracking, reporting, and audit requirements

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience supporting transaction execution, deal closing, or middle office functions within structured credit, securitization, or asset management
• Strong understanding of transaction lifecycle, closing mechanics, and coordination across multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with trustees, servicers, counterparties, or external deal parties preferred
• Familiarity with controls, audit processes, and operating within regulated environments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple transactions under tight timelines
• Comfort working cross-functionally with investment, legal, compliance, and operations teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with deal tracking systems a plus
• Strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment

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Base Salary Range: $125,000-145,000 and additional incentive compensation.

Requisite Skills

Additional Skills

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits

FINANCIAL WELL-BEING

• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent Care
• Retirement Health Reimbursement Account

LIFE INSURANCE

• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance

TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE

• Paid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual Holidays
• Paid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)
• Short and Long Term Disability Plans
• Paid Volunteer Time

 OTHER BENEFITS

• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program