Barings · 1 week ago
Portfolio Finance - Senior Associate
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$130K/yr - $150K/yr
1+ years expBarings is a global asset management firm that partners with institutional clients and supports businesses with flexible financing solutions. The Senior Associate role involves supporting the underwriting, execution, and oversight of investment-grade loans across various asset classes, while collaborating closely with team members and external partners.
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Responsibilities
Support the underwriting, execution, and oversight of investment-grade, senior secured loans to asset managers and the investment vehicles that they manage across a range of asset classes, including private equity, private credit, and real estate debt
Work closely with Portfolio Managers, Directors, Structuring Leads, other team members across Barings as well as external partners
Originate attractive investment opportunities for third-party clients as well as MassMutual’s GIA while addressing the unique financing needs of customers
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from a top university with at least 1 year of relevant experience in: fund finance, structured finance, investment banking, private equity, credit hedge fund, private credit, or other alternative investment experience
Passion and intellectual curiosity for finance / investments, with a strong understanding of accounting principles
Comfort 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)
Good 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
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, well-organized, self-starter, and able 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 in Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word)
Preferred
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
Benefits
Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits
401(k) Plan w/Company Match
Pension Plan
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
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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
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