Barings · 1 month ago
Director - Barings Portfolio Finance
US - MA - BOSTON - 10 FAN PIER BLVD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $180K/yr
5+ years expBarings is a global investment manager with over $420 billion in assets, committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. The Director will evaluate and monitor a portfolio of fund finance investments, working closely with various stakeholders to originate attractive investment opportunities.
Venture Capital
Responsibilities
Responsible for the evaluation, diligence and investment thesis, and on-going monitoring of a portfolio of fund finance investments, including private debt, made by Barings’ Portfolio Finance team
Support all aspects of the Portfolio Finance platform, including working closely with portfolio managers, investment analysts, structuring leads, other team members across Barings as well as external partners, including legal counsel
Provide a driving role in the structuring, underwriting, approval, closing, and ongoing monitoring of complex transactions that generate attractive risk-adjusted returns for all clients while addressing the unique financing needs of our borrowers
Provide coaching, feedback, and leadership to junior members of the team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a top university with ideally five (5) years of relevant experience in: investment banking, private equity, credit hedge fund, private credit, or other alternative investment experience
Passion in finance / investments, with a strong understanding of accounting principles
Comfortable working with and making investment decisions using concepts of leverage in a corporate debt context (e.g., Debt / EBITDA) and in a real estate debt context (e.g., LTV, DSCR, Debt Yield)
Deep understanding of the roles, responsibilities and motivations of the primary participants in the investment management ecosystem
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to succeed in a fast-paced, team environment
Ability to conduct initial and on-going research, analysis and due diligence of various asset classes and understand the risks associated with each
Demonstrate strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and deliver work products on short timeframes
Ability to work closely with portfolio managers and senior management
Ability and openness to understanding operational, accounting, and legal aspects of investments
Strong computer skills including experience with financial applications including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word)
Preferred
Significant professional experience working on complex negotiated transactions
Experience working with at least one alternative asset class and a good understanding of the risks and operations of others across the alternative investment landscape
Comfort negotiating legal documents, including having a good understanding of what is appropriate in each transaction
Deal underwriting and execution experience, including assisting the negotiation of financing terms; drafting, negotiation, and review of transaction documentation; preparation of investment approval documentation and working with operations and on-boarding teams to structure around each transaction's unique implementation issues and reporting
Benefits
Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits
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
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
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
Education Assistance Program
Charitable Matching Gifts Program
Commuter Reimbursement Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program
Company
Barings
Barings is a $470+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions.
Founded in 1762London, England, GBR
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Barings has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your
reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Represents job field similar to this job
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (10)
2024 (5)
2023 (5)
2022 (10)
2021 (9)
2020 (7)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2002-12-27IPO
Leadership Team
Ian M. Fowler, CFA
CEO & President - Barings Private BDC (BCIC)
Mike Freno
Chairman and CEO, Barings LLC
Recent News
2024-05-07
2024-04-28
2024-04-28
Company data provided by crunchbase