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We thank you for your interest in joining the Barings team, and invite you to explore our current employment opportunities.
The Capital Solutions team is seeking a Programme Analyst to assist in managing and evaluating a broad range of complex investment opportunities, including market dislocation, specialty asset finance, opportunistic lending, structured / preferred equity and distressed credit. This position will report to a senior investment professional on the Capital Solutions team. The Analyst Programme is designed to provide junior professionals the opportunity to learn about asset management through working closely with senior professionals. Analysts will be involved with building models, forecasting, authoring underwriting memos, working on valuations across different asset classes and managing reporting for existing investments. Analysts will actively participate in ongoing training, team-building activities, and networking events with professionals across the firm.Primary Responsibilities- Conduct fundamental credit and equity analysis without any bias to industry or sector
- Conduct financial statement analysis and detailed financial modeling
- Assist in preparation of investment memos containing written description of borrower business operations, industry dynamics, financial performance, etc.
- Conduct ongoing portfolio monitoring to identify value creation opportunities and assist with internal and external reporting
- Assist in performing due diligence and presenting new investment ideas
- Meet with management teams, develop industry contacts, and utilize other information sources to develop investment theses
- Participate in restructuring processes for troubled portfolio companies
- Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations and initiatives
- 2.1 or 1st Class Undergraduate degree
- Students in final year with planned graduation date of May/June 2027
- Exceptional work ethic, intellectual curiosity and demonstrated interest in finance
- Prior work or internship experience at an investment bank, asset manager, or similar financial institution preferred
- Ability to assist and work through complex situations to derive investment ideas that meet the return hurdles of the platform
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Strong analytical skill set
- Effective communication skills
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Product Suite
- Willingness to travel (up to 25%)
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.
Skills Required
- 2.1 or First Class undergraduate degree
- Final-year student graduating in May or June 2027
- Demonstrated interest in finance
- Exceptional work ethic and intellectual curiosity
- Prior work or internship experience at an investment bank, asset manager, or similar financial institution
- Ability to work through complex situations and derive investment ideas
- Strong analytical skills
- Effective communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product Suite
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
Barings Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Barings and has not been reviewed or approved by Barings.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with company match and a pension plan, noted as uncommon in the industry. Charitable contribution matching further strengthens long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage spans medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance with mental health benefits. FSAs and a fitness stipend broaden health and wellness support.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off provisions cover paid vacation, sick days, holidays, and dedicated volunteer time. Parental, caregiver, and bereavement leave add depth to the leave portfolio.
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What We Do
Barings is a $481+ billion* global asset management firm that partners with institutional, insurance, and intermediary clients, and supports leading businesses with flexible financing solutions. The firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, seeks to deliver excess returns by leveraging its global scale and capabilities across public and private markets in fixed income, real assets and capital solutions. Learn more at www.Barings.com.
