What are the responsibilities and job description for the Barings Sovereign Debt Summer Internship position at Barings LLC?
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 Summary Barings is seeking candidates for a summer internship position. This 10-week program offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and insight into the financial industry. Outstanding performers will be considered for a position in our Analyst Program upon graduation. Primary Responsibilities During a summer with the Emerging Markets Sovereign team, this intern would work on the following topic: Emerging Market Frontier Countries Macroeconomic and Institutional Analysis. The main objective of the summer internship is to work on a group of frontier countries’ creditworthiness by: Building country spreadsheet summarizing key macroeconomic, institutional and financial indicators Writing economic and political analysis on countries’ current situation and outlook During the internship, you will gain hands-on experience in evaluating sovereign debt across diverse emerging markets. Interns will collaborate closely with our experienced team to perform comprehensive country risk assessments, helping inform investment decisions and strategy development. Exposure to real-world financial modeling and data analysis tools will be an integral part of the program, providing valuable skills for a future career in global finance. Qualifications Current Junior or Senior pursuing a one-year master's with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Must be on track to graduate in Spring 2027 from an accredited university Preferred majors include Finance, Economics, Statistics, and other relevant fields Strong knowledge of macroeconomics (national accounting, balance of payment analysis, monetary policy, etc.) Excellent writing and communication skills Additional background in political science and/or international relations would be helpful Self-starter with strong organizational skills who can prioritize work and manage multiple tasks simultaneously 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 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.
