Global Private Finance, Associate/Senior Associate

Role Overview

Barings' Global Private Finance team — with over $60 billion in AUM — is hiring an Associate or Senior Associate to assist in the underwriting, execution, and management of private credit financing solutions for private equity-sponsored transactions across a variety of industries. The role can be based in Charlotte, NC or New York, NY, and involves working closely with senior investment professionals across the full investment lifecycle: opportunity evaluation, due diligence, structuring, investment committee approval, transaction execution, and ongoing portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

- Conduct comprehensive credit underwriting and due diligence on prospective investments, including meetings with management teams and leading private equity sponsors

- Perform detailed financial analysis on potential borrowers, including historical financial performance and customer/product trend analysis

- Develop comprehensive operating and LBO models to evaluate investment opportunities under multiple operating and capital structure scenarios

- Assist in preparing investment memos describing borrower business operations, industry dynamics, and financial performance

- Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior investment professionals and investment committees

- Monitor a portfolio of existing investments, including quarterly financial reviews, covenant compliance analysis, amendment requests, liquidity assessments, risk rating recommendations, and investment valuations

Qualifications

- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or Accounting

- 2-6 years of work experience, preferably in private credit, investment banking, transaction advisory, or commercial banking

- Strong analytical skill set and advanced Excel skills

- Effective communication skills and demonstrated work ethic

- Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously in a fast-paced environment

Compensation & Location

Base salary range of $120,000-$160,000, plus additional incentive compensation. Position can be based in Charlotte, NC or New York, NY. Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid parental leave.