Client Portfolio Manager - Senior Associate - Private IG Credit

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Title: Client Portfolio Manager - Senior Associate - Private IG Credit

Corporate Title: Senior Associate

Business Unit: Global Client Group

Location: Chicago, IL

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. 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 located across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific.

Job Summary

Barings’ Private Credit Client Portfolio Management (“CPM”) Team is seeking a Senior Associate to join the team with a primary focus on the firm’s global private investment grade solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior CPM team members, the investment team, sales, as well as other stakeholders as a subject matter expert, focusing on business development, client servicing, and product development to help drive future growth in Barings’ private credit strategies. This position will be in Chicago, Illinois.  

Primary Responsibilities

• Be a subject matter expert internally and externally for the firm’s private credit capabilities, with a focus on  asset-based solutions and private placements

• Develop and foster a network of successful working relationships with internal stakeholders, including within the investment team, sales and marketing, to help evolve and grow Barings’ private credit business globally

• Create and update marketing, servicing and educational materials on varied aspects of the investment strategies, including presentations, commentaries, strategy updates, ad-hoc updates on credit markets and investor reports

• Collaborate with various teams internally to respond to requests for related information from clients such as RFPs, RFIs and ad-hoc questions in a timely manner

• Contribute to dynamic content, technical marketing, and ad-hoc projects used to support and grow Barings’ private investment strategies.

• Regularly attend investment team meetings to deepen knowledge of the team’s investment capabilities and views on private credit markets

• Contribute to new product launches. Help ensure coordination and consistency of product-related marketing initiatives and external communications across divisions

• Stay abreast of market developments and competitor intelligence

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of relevant work experience, ideally within investment management and/or private credit, asset backed finance or portfolio finance.

• University degree

• A genuine interest in financial markets

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex investment concepts into investor-friendly content

• An analytical approach and problem-solving mindset

• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and perform effectively in a team-oriented environment

• Ability to meet all deadlines with a strong attention to detail

• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel required, including experience using MS Office software to produce high quality presentations

• Willingness to purse CFA designation and FINRA licenses (as needed) desired

Base Salary Range: $100,000-130,000 plus additional incentive compensation

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