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. Job Title Title: Structuring and Research Analyst, Associate Director / Director Department: Global Structured Finance, Private Assets Location: Charlotte, NC Barings is a $351 billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more, at www.barings.com. *as of June 30, 2023 Job Summary Barings is seeking a specialist with structuring and research expertise to support the origination and execution of a variety of residential, consumer and commercial asset backed transactions, as well as developing various risk management frameworks. The role will involve participating in the structuring of various transactions including: new origination flow purchase transactions, warehouse or term financing and securitizations. The role will also require direct engagement in new origination flow pricing and hedging, as well as monitoring of projective model outputs (i.e. prepayment, credit, OAS, effective duration, effective convexity) and portfolio performance. The candidate would work closely with other team members, other parts of Private Assets, legal, regulatory compliance, and internal diligence teams along with other parts of the enterprise. The position will reside in our Charlotte, NC office. Primary Responsibilities Perform due diligence on investment opportunities, which includes market research, on-site evaluation, analytical risk-based modeling and asset valuation work, assessment of legal, regulatory compliance and other risks. Research and model residential, consumer and commercial asset delinquency, default, recovery and prepayment estimates. Support risk management responsibilities including the pricing, hedging and surveillance of new origination and existing portfolio holdings. Develop modeling tools to inform the design of underwriting criteria for purchasing newly originated investments. Review and negotiation of underlying deal documentation, including term sheets. Provide periodic analysis regarding current market conditions, including supply, demand and competitor activity. Creation of analytical presentations and communication of strategic business findings to management Ongoing monitoring of projective model outputs (i.e. prepayment, credit, OAS, effective duration, effective convexity). Assist in the development of the operational processes, maintaining and drafting desk procedures and modeling standards. Collaborate with other members of the investment team and Private Assets to achieve company objectives. Ability and willingness to travel. Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience in asset backed structuring, research, and capital markets. Must have experience in assessing projective modeling performance (i.e. prepayment, credit). Experience with Intex and Bloomberg, knowledge of programming languages and databases preferred. Excellent attention to detail, and work ethic. Strong written and oral communication skills. Knowledge of focus asset classes and international geographies preferred. Effective communication skills across multiple levels of a diverse organization. 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 Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients’ interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors’ capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.