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 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.
About the team
The Barings Asset Based Finance (ABF) team in Australia is a specialist fixed income manager with deep expertise across Australian and international Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) and Asset Backed Securities (ABS) markets. As a small, dynamic, and highly cohesive team, ABF Australia has delivered sustained growth in funds under management, creating a rare opportunity for a junior Database Analyst to join a motivated, high-performing business.
Job Summary
Data sits at the heart of Barings's research-intensive investment process. As a Database Analyst, you will support the day-to-day operations of the ABF Australia team, including running daily and monthly data processes. Over time, you will also contribute to the support, design, build, maintenance, and enhancement of ABF Australia's database systems.
Primary Responsibilities
- Maintaining and enhancing ABF Australia's existing SQL database architecture;
- Executing daily and monthly processes critical to portfolio surveillance and investment decisions;
- Developing and improving data processing and reporting solutions using SQL, VBA, Python, and DAX;
- Ensuring the timely and accurate collection of data each day;
- Advising on and implementing the best methods to query and extract data for management and client reporting;
- Providing database troubleshooting, bug fixing, and problem resolution;
- Producing and maintaining comprehensive database system documentation;
- Working closely and collaboratively with the Research and Data team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (required);
- Strong experience with SQL Server, including database design, optimization, tables, indexes, and stored procedures;
- Advanced SQL and Excel skills;
- Experience with VBA, DAX, and Python (beneficial);
- Knowledge of fixed income credit markets and market risk, including asset-backed securities (beneficial);
- A sound understanding of financial mathematics (preferred);
- Ability to work independently within a small team and manage competing priorities;
- Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail;
- Ability to meet deadlines and resolve challenges efficiently.
The successful applicant will bring enthusiasm, self-motivation, and high ethical standards to a role that is pivotal to the firm's development and success. You will be highly analytical and quantitative, with the curiosity and drive to understand the stories behind the data.
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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
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
- Strong experience with SQL Server, including database design, optimization, tables, indexes, and stored procedures
- Advanced SQL skills
- Advanced Excel skills
- Experience with VBA
- Experience with DAX
- Experience with Python
- Knowledge of fixed income credit markets and market risk, including asset-backed securities
- A sound understanding of financial mathematics
- Ability to work independently within a small team and manage competing priorities
- Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to meet deadlines and resolve challenges efficiently
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.
