Title: ABF Transaction Management & Controls Corporate Title: Senior Associate Department: Asset Based Finance Location: Charlotte, NC, Boston, MA, or New York, NY Barings is seeking an experienced, execution-oriented professional to support transaction management and controls for the Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) platform. This role is accountable for driving transaction execution, enforcing operational discipline, and ensuring the platform operates in a controlled, scalable, and audit-ready manner. The role sits at the intersection of investment, operations, and internal business partners and provides hands-on support across public and private asset-backed strategies, including residential, consumer, and commercial asset finance. The individual will play a central role in ensuring transactions are executed efficiently, risks are identified and managed, and proper controls are in place from approval through closing and into ongoing management. This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment-owning execution, coordinating across stakeholders, and maintaining a strong control framework as the platform grows. Primary Responsibilities Transaction Management & Deal Execution - Support the end-to-end operational execution of ABF transactions from approval through close, serving as the central point of coordination - Drive transaction timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, finance, tax, technology) and external parties - Proactively identify execution risks, structural complexities, and documentation gaps; drive timely resolution - Oversee transaction readiness, including documentation, funding mechanics, and operational setup - Ensure smooth transition from closing to post-close monitoring and operational handoff - Act as a key execution partner to the investment team, enabling efficient deal structuring and decision-making Controls, Governance & Risk Management - Own and maintain ABF operational controls, ensuring alignment with firm standards and regulatory expectations - Ensure transactions are executed in accordance with established controls, policies, and governance guidelines - Identify control gaps or operational risks during transaction execution and implement practical solutions - Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit on control reviews, audits, and regulatory inquiries - Maintain clear documentation and audit trails to support transparency and accountability across transactions - Support integration of new asset types, structures, and counterparties within an appropriate control framework Platform Execution Support & Oversight - Serve as a point of coordination across key operational workstreams, including servicing oversight, reporting, data management, and vendor relationships - Support onboarding of new transactions and counterparties from an operational readiness and controls perspective - Partner with technology and operations teams to ensure workflows and systems support efficient deal execution - Monitor ongoing transactions for operational consistency, issue identification, and adherence to agreed processes Reporting & Communication - Provide clear, timely updates on transaction status, execution risks, and key milestones to stakeholders - Prepare materials for internal stakeholders and leadership on transaction activity and platform execution - Maintain organized records and documentation to support deal tracking, reporting, and audit requirements Qualifications - 2-5+ years of experience supporting transaction execution, deal closing, or middle office functions within structured credit, securitization, or asset management - Strong understanding of transaction lifecycle, closing mechanics, and coordination across multiple stakeholders - Experience working with trustees, servicers, counterparties, or external deal parties preferred - Familiarity with controls, audit processes, and operating within regulated environments - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple transactions under tight timelines - Comfort working cross-functionally with investment, legal, compliance, and operations teams - Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with deal tracking systems a plus - Strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment #LI-CM2 Base Salary Range: $125,000-145,000 and additional incentive compensation. Requisite Skills Data Management, Process Control, Process Governance, Transaction Execution Additional Skills 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