BDC Administrative Assistant

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.

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting our clients and customers' evolving investment and capital needs. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.
Job Summary
Provide high-quality, intelligent, administrative support for the Barings BDC team. The level of support varies by leader, but most include processing expenses, travel planning, and ownership of necessary communication for employees. The workload will frequently require flexibility outside of core hours, depending on the team's requirements and demands. The material you will be handling is often likely to be highly confidential and will require the utmost care and attention in the way it is dealt with.
Primary Responsibilities

This position is responsible for administrative support including, but not limited to:

• Facilitate information flow, including email, voicemail, mail, other messages, and key reports promptly;
• Proactive management of calendar and time;
• International & domestic travel arrangements and expense preparation;
• Coordination of meeting preparations and arrangements;
• Maintaining and updating spreadsheets and databases as requested;
• Maintenance of confidential and sensitive information;
• Compliance logs as needed
• Maintain and proactively manage team diaries using Outlook, arranging meetings and appointments, including organizing external lunches and dinners, booking meeting rooms
• Provide assistance to callers in a suitably professional manner. Receiving and passing on messages as appropriate.
  Qualifications
   
• 6 – 10 years’ administrative support experience;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
• Able to manage sensitive and confidential information;
• Self-motivated and able to take responsibility;
• Resilient in managing conflicting demands, able to prioritize duties;
• Able to demonstrate initiative and a proactive approach to daily tasks;
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Able to build good relationships at all levels, internally and externally.

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