Senior Associate, Derivatives Pricing & Securities

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognize those who work diligently for us and reward them for personal and professional integrity, communication skills, distinct competencies and expertise in specific strategies, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.

We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.

Title: Senior Associate, Derivatives Pricing & Securities

Business Unit: Pricing Operations

Location: Charlotte, NC

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Derivatives Pricing & Securities team. This role is ideal for candidates with strong valuation and analytical skills who can apply their expertise across a broad range of investment products, primarily derivatives, while leveraging light technical capabilities to drive efficiency.

The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating valuations of various financial instruments, investigating pricing discrepancies across multiple sources, and supporting data integrity and control processes. This position requires a solid understanding of financial instruments and valuation assumptions, combined with the ability to learn and apply basic automation tools (such as SQL and VBA) to streamline workflows.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform valuation reviews for securities and derivatives, ensuring compliance with internal policies and market standards.
• Investigate pricing variances by modeling trades and analyzing valuation assumptions across multiple sources.
• Collaborate with the data management team to maintain integrity and accuracy of pricing data.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of pricing methodologies to reflect market conditions and regulatory changes.
• Assist in developing and maintaining control processes, including procedures, checklists, and training documentation.
• Deliver nightly pricing files to stakeholders (generally 6:00 to 6:30pm) and provide support for ad-hoc projects related to pricing and valuation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in securities pricing, derivatives valuation, or a related area.
• Strong understanding of derivatives products, valuation assumptions, market conventions and trade booking.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to model trades and reconcile pricing discrepancies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to SQL and VBA preferred (willingness to learn is essential).
• Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM (or progress toward them).
• Experience with Bloomberg, Aladdin, or similar financial systems.

Base Salary: $80K - $125,000 (Based on Experience Level), plus additional incentive compensation programs

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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