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Title: Senior Associate, Valuation
Business Unit: GTO - Global Business Services
Location: Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; 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 is seeking a motivated individual with strong analytical skills and attention to detail for the Valuation team. This individual will be responsible for key components of Barings valuation processes across a diverse set of asset classes.
Primary Responsibilities
- Develop productive working relationships with all stakeholders: Investment teams, fund accounting teams, auditors, third party vendors and management
- Establish the valuation work plan and schedule meetings with necessary stakeholders
- Ensure all valuations provided by a third-party have received the appropriate level of review and approval
- Maintain strong working knowledge of the inventory of assets to be valued
- Test calculations and valuation methodologies when needed
- Assist in the development of reporting to Management, Valuation Committee, and BODs
- Provide audit support as it relates to valuations
- Constantly seek to improve the process and approach through operating procedures, technology and analytical acumen.
Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business preferred
- 1-3 years of work experience in valuation or auditing in financial services
- A proactive team player who isn’t afraid to ask questions and dig into details. A strong sense of curiosity will serve you well in this position
- Strong acumen in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint or be able obtain it
- Experience with SQL, or desire to gain experience is preferred
- Basic understanding of relational databases
- An interest in valuation methods and the desire to build knowledge and expertise in the field
- Be a team player with a positive attitude
- Progress toward the CFA charter is strongly preferred
Base Salary Range $75,000- $110,000 plus additional incentive programs (this will be based on candidate experience, location, and additional factors)
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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
- Bachelors Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business preferred
- 1-3 years of work experience in valuation or auditing in financial services
- Strong acumen in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint or be able to obtain it
- Experience with SQL, or desire to gain experience is preferred
- Progress toward the CFA charter is strongly preferred
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.
