Title:  Senior Associate, Valuation

Business Unit: GTO - Global Business Services

Location: Charlotte, NC; Boston, MA; New York, NY; Chicago, IL

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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Requisite Skills

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