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Title: Global Private Finance, Associate/Senior Associate
Corporate Title: Associate or Senior Associate
Business Unit: Global Private Finance
Location: Charlotte, NC or New York, NY
Job Summary
The Global Private Finance team (> $60BN of AUM) is seeking a highly motivated Associate or Senior Associate to assist in the underwriting, execution, and management of private credit financing solutions to private equity sponsored transactions across a variety of industries. This individual will work closely with senior investment professionals throughout the investment lifecycle, including opportunity evaluation, due diligence, structuring, investment committee approval, transaction execution, and ongoing portfolio management. The position can be located in either our Charlotte or New York office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive credit underwriting and due diligence on prospective investments, including meetings with management teams and leading private equity sponsors as well as account management activities
- Perform detailed financial analysis on potential borrowers including review of historical financial performance, customer & product trend analysis, etc.
- Develop comprehensive operating and LBO models to evaluate investment opportunities under multiple operating and capital structure scenarios
- Assist in preparation of investment memos containing written description of borrower business operations, industry dynamics, financial performance, etc.
- Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior investment professionals and investment committees
- Monitor a portfolio of existing investments, including quarterly financial reviews, covenant compliance analysis, amendment requests, liquidity assessments, risk rating recommendations, and investment valuations
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting
- 2-6 years of work experience preferably in private credit, investment banking, transaction advisory, or commercial banking. Successful completion of a formal commercial credit training program a plus.
- Strong analytical skill set
- Advanced Excel skills
- Effective communication skills
- Demonstrated work ethic, with the ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Develops strong and effective relationships with all areas across the organization
- Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Product Suite
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Base Salary Range: $120,000-160,000 and additional incentive compensation.
Requisite Skills
Credit Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Portfolio Management, Private Financing, UnderwritingAdditional 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
Skills Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting
- 2-6 years work experience in private credit, investment banking, transaction advisory, or commercial banking
- Successful completion of a formal commercial credit training program
- Strong analytical skill set
- Advanced Excel skills
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Product Suite
- Credit Analysis
- Financial Statement Analysis
- Portfolio Management
- Private Financing
- Underwriting
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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.
