Senior Associate: Funds & Co-investments / Diversified Alternative Equity

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.

Job title: Senior Associate:  Funds & Co-investments / Diversified Alternative Equity

Location: Charlotte, NC

Barings is a $420+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities, and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment.  Learn more, at www.barings.com.

Primary Responsibilities

• Primary responsibilities are focused on underwriting investments and supporting growth and development of DAE’s private markets platform. 
• Investment activities include:
  • Origination: Support efforts for origination for funds, co-investment, and secondary opportunities for US and European private markets
  • Investment: Support due diligence of private equity and real asset opportunities; primary funds, direct investments (either via direct co-investment or single asset secondary investment) sponsored by private market managers, including emerging managers and independent sponsors
  • Monitoring: Post-investment investment monitoring. Maintain relationships with existing sponsors and market participants. Provide post-closing monitoring and valuation of investment performance and views on future expectations

• Candidate will be an integral member of the DAE team and work with senior members of the investment team on the underwriting and analysis of new investments
• Candidate will have support senior team around multiple functions within the group, including client management and business development activities
• Candidate will develop a deep understanding of the DAE business and be able to articulate that knowledge internally and externally
• Candidate must have ability to prioritize and multi-task in a dynamic environment with a high degree of independence, initiative, responsibility, and accountability

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 1 to 7 years of private markets investment experience, including investment banking, consulting, asset management, etc.
• Developed corporate finance analytical skills
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• A high degree of proficiency and adaptability with various Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with high-level executives and investors
• Ability and willingness to travel

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