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Title: Client Development Senior Associate
Corporate Title: Senior Associate
Department: Business Development Company (“BDC”)
Location: Charlotte, NC
A Business Development Company (“BDC”) is a closed-end investment company that has filed an election to be treated as a BDC pursuant to the Investment Company Act of 1940. Currently, Barings LLC is the investment adviser to three BDCs, Barings BDC, Inc. (“BBDC”), Barings Capital Investment Corporation (“BCIC”) and Barings Private Credit Corporation (“BPCC”). BBDC is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker BBDC and BCIC and BPCC are private/non-traded BDCs and not listed but still have similar SEC and Board requirements. The BDC Client Development Office supports the BDCs by leading equity capital raising initiatives, managing RFP responses, overseeing current and prospective shareholder engagement and coordinating other strategic client development efforts that advance the broader objectives of the BDC platform and Management Team.
Job Description
This position will support a broad range of initiatives central to the growth and execution of the BDC Client Development Office. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to synthesize information for both internal and external stakeholders. Responsibilities span across RFP responses, equity capital‑raising preparation, shareholder engagement, and development of materials supporting the BDC Management Team. Responsibilities also include preparing presentations, supporting meetings, and handling ad hoc analyses. The position will reside in our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, NC.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support equity capital raising initiatives through preparation of marketing, due diligence materials and other investor facing materials.
- Assist in managing and coordinating responses to RFPs and due diligence questionnaires to ensure timely and accurate submissions.
- Develop clear, accurate content to support investor and shareholder engagement efforts.
- Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of BDC portfolio activity, performance trends, and pipeline developments to support internal and external reporting needs.
- Collaborate with the BDC team, investor relations, onboarding, legal, and other internal partners to ensure the timely delivery of high‑quality client development materials and information.
- Provide ad hoc analytical and project support across BDC initiatives, including preparing data analyses, summaries, and presentation content.
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes, improve workflows, and enhance the efficiency of client development deliverables.
Qualification
- 3–5+ years of relevant professional experience, ideally within investment management, private credit, BDCs, asset management, investor relations, client development, or a related financial services environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or a similar field.
- Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in public / private credit markets preferred
- Strong financial and mathematic abilities.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills used for the collection and communication of information.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
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Requisite Skills
Asset Management, Client Development, Investor Communications, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, RFP ProcessAdditional 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
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.
