Client Portfolio Manager - Public Fixed Income (High Yield/Loans/Clos)

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.

Location: Charlotte NC

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.

Job Summary

Barings Client Portfolio Managers work in close partnership and coordination with investment teams and sales as well as other stakeholders within the organization as subject matter experts, focusing on business development, client servicing and product development for certain investment strategies.

This position will support all Barings public fixed income strategies (high yield, loans, emerging markets, investment grade and structured credit), with a primary focus on high yield, loans and CLOs. The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members, the investment team, and sales to support existing clients, and to help drive future growth in Barings' public fixed income strategies

Primary Responsibilities

• Help develop, maintain and prepare marketing and servicing materials for the team. This will include pitch books as well as scheduled and ad-hoc updates on public fixed income markets and specific aspects of an investment strategy (e.g. monthly commentaries, market reviews, market outlook, performance reviews, portfolio positioning etc).

• Collaborate with various teams internally to provide strategy specific responses to RFPs and DDQs

• Develop a close partnership with investment teams in order to deepen knowledge and expertise. This will include:

• Attending investment team meetings

• Responding in a timely manner to client and prospect requests

• Help communicate investment strategies internally and externally with the goal of growing assets under management. For more senior members of the team this includes active participation in external client meetings and events

• Stay abreast of market developments and competitor intelligence

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would have the following:

• A Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field. MBA preferred.

• Relevant work experience, ideally in either an investment management or investment specialist/product strategist/client portfolio manager role.

• A passion for financial markets and proficiency in Public Fixed Income specifically. High yield/leveraged finance experience a strong plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• 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

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

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 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