Operating Partner: Private Equity & Capital Solutions

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: Operating Partner: Private Equity & Capital Solutions

Barings Capital Solutions

Title: Director/Senior Director

Location: Charlotte, NC

Job Summary

The position will be a member of Barings Capital Solutions Operations Team. The team works with Barings’ investment teams and portfolio company management to drive value in Barings investments.  The position will be focused on providing finance and operational support to portfolio companies and supporting operational and financial due diligence on new investments. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Collaborating with team members to support due diligence efforts on potential new investment opportunities.
• Providing FP&A, and analytic support to portfolio companies.
• Setting up financial processes and controls at newly acquired businesses.
• Program managing initiatives at portfolio companies (e.g., First 100 Days, Merger Integrations, etc.).
• Leading portfolio company teams in root cause analysis and solution development.
• Documenting and sharing best practices across Barings portfolio companies.
• Act as Board Observer, and where appropriate, Board Member.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 7-10 years’ work experience is required. 
• Accounting/finance experience and/or education required.
• Familiarity/experience with restructuring and/or debt financing.
• Advanced Excel expertise required—ability to work with data warehouses a plus.
• Experience with project/program management processes and tools—have led successful projects/programs.
• Great logical and analytic skills to problem solve and develop solutions amid imperfect information.
• Drives positive outcomes through analysis, influence, and communication without complete decision rights.
• Must be willing to travel up to 60% of time, with some periods of 90% travel.

Preferred Experience

• Ideally candidate will have a strong grounding in finance and accounting, but also have led operational improvement initiatives (either in a corporate or consultant role).
• Accounting firm experience is a plus.
• Operational experience either as consultant, or as a line manager a plus.
• Experience across multiple industries is a plus.

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