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Title: Senior Associate, Core Compliance
Business Unit: Compliance
Location: Charlotte, NC
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
The senior associate reports to the Head of Core Compliance. Working with the Head of Core Compliance and other team members, this position is responsible for facilitating the administration of Barings’ Code of Ethics and various other conflicts of interest policies such as the firm’s outside business activities, gifts and entertainment as well as handling other regulatory review and oversight activity and initiatives such as AML and KYC reviews. The incumbent regularly reviews processes and suggests improvements.
Primary Responsibilities
Support Code of Ethics
- Thoroughly understand the Code of Ethics and the automated personal trading system
- Handle complex personal trading issues
- Identify best practices and other potential Code enhancements
- Participate in upgrades to automated personal trading system
- Conduct Code training, as needed
- Perform expanded forensic testing of Code
Assist with other Core Compliance Team deliverables, including:
- Assessing and overseeing Conflicts of Interest
- Review and approval of gifts and entertainment
- Review and approval of outside business activities
- Support the Financial Crime Prevention Program
- Preparation of and input to Client and Board/Governance Reporting
- Books and records requirements
- Maintenance and review of policies and procedures
- Preparation and delivery of training
- Technology initiatives
Qualifications
- Minimum 2-5 years investment adviser compliance experience required with a strong understanding and familiarity with Codes of Ethics and other conflicts of interest polices.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with associates at all levels of the corporation.
- Strong work ethic; results-based, action oriented. Drives for business results; proven ability to deliver.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve results, prioritize, and manage expectations.
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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.
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
- 2–5 years of investment adviser compliance experience
- Strong understanding and familiarity with Codes of Ethics and conflicts of interest policies
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to communicate clearly with associates at all organizational levels
- Strong work ethic and results-oriented, action-oriented approach
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ability to prioritize and manage expectations
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.
