What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Analyst - Public Fixed Income - Investment Grade Corporates position at Barings LLC?
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Title: Portfolio Analyst - Public Fixed Income - Investment Grade Corporates
Business Unit: Investment Grade Corporate
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 Investment Grade Corporates team is seeking a Portfolio Analyst. Works under the guidance of the Portfolio Managers in support of the investment process related to the management of the Investment Grade strategies. This position will reside in our Charlotte, NC office.
Primary Responsibilities
- Monitor portfolio cash flows and liquidity needs, re-balancing portfolios as required
- Monitor daily cash balances to ensure portfolio targets are maintained
- Maintain portfolio duration targets, incorporating cash flows and trade hedging
- Create trade orders and ensure orders, trades and portfolios are in compliance
- Use and improve existing tools to analyze and monitor portfolio positioning relative to stated benchmarks
- Work with Portfolio Managers to allocate trades
- Work with other departments to support operational effectiveness of the team, providing support in areas such as workflow efficiency, compliance, reporting, etc.
Qualifications
- 0-5 years of investment related experience, preferably in fixed income, finance, or related field
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to details
- Strong technical skills; including Bloomberg, Microsoft Excel and BlackRock Aladdin
- Basic knowledge of fixed income securities including derivative, municipal, corporate and government securities
- Excellent interpersonal skills: ability to work well in a team environment
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
