Client Portfolio Manager - Global Private Finance

Barings•Chicago, IL

About The Position

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. Barings’ Private Credit Client Portfolio Management (“CPM”) Team is seeking a Senior Associate to join the team with a primary focus on the firm’s global private investment grade solutions. The successful candidate will work closely with senior CPM team members, the investment team, sales, as well as other stakeholders as a subject matter expert, focusing on business development, client servicing, and product development to help drive future growth in Barings’ private credit strategies. This position will be in Chicago, Illinois.

Requirements

2-4 years of relevant work experience, ideally within investment management and/or private credit
University degree
A genuine interest in financial markets
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to translate complex investment concepts into investor-friendly content
An analytical approach and problem-solving mindset
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
Ability to meet all deadlines with a strong attention to detail
Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel required, including experience using MS Office software to produce high quality presentations

Nice To Haves

Willingness to purse CFA designation and FINRA licenses (as needed)

Responsibilities

Be a subject matter expert internally and externally for the firm’s private credit capabilities, with a focus on asset-based solutions and private placements
Develop and foster a network of successful working relationships with internal stakeholders, including within the investment team, sales and marketing, to help evolve and grow Barings’ private credit business globally
Create and update marketing, servicing and educational materials on varied aspects of the investment strategies, including presentations, commentaries, strategy updates, ad-hoc updates on credit markets and investor reports
Collaborate with various teams internally to respond to requests for related information from clients such as RFPs, RFIs and ad-hoc questions in a timely manner
Contribute to dynamic content, technical marketing, and ad-hoc projects used to support and grow Barings’ private investment strategies.
Regularly attend investment team meetings to deepen knowledge of the team’s investment capabilities and views on private credit markets
Contribute to new product launches.
Help ensure coordination and consistency of product-related marketing initiatives and external communications across divisions
Stay abreast of market developments and competitor intelligence

Benefits

Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits
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
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
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
Education Assistance Program
Charitable Matching Gifts Program
Commuter Reimbursement Program
Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program