Senior Associate, Credit Admin – Private Settlements

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.

Title: Senior Associate, Credit Admin – Private Settlements

Business Unit: Bank Loan Operations

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

Responsible for managing the full trade settlement lifecycle of an allocated set of Private Loan/Equity names on a timely and accurate basis, ensuring related activities are conducted effectively.

Primary Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

• Work closely with multiple investment deal teams and operational teams, to effectively book and fund new bank loan and equity trades, as well as current DDTL and Revolver Draws.
• Co-ordinate settlement efforts with internal teams incl. Legal, Compliance, Finance, Deal Teams, FX and Middle Office teams as required
• Review and understand loan documentation including Credit Agreements, Assignment Agreements and Funding Memos
• Handle all aspects of settlements including booking and funding of trades in Aladdin and Clearpar.
• Ensure fundings are complete, accurate and fully reconciled
• Monitoring/tracking/reporting of all trades using appropriate workflow tools
• Identifying and escalating issues to in house legal and compliance teams as well as management
• Liaise with Administrative Agents with regards to KYC documentation, including administrative details, tax and fund formation documents
• Develop network of effective relationships with Counterparties, Agents and Internal Teams
• Identify process efficiencies and marginal gain opportunities for the team.
• Assist line management with initiatives and projects as required
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Private Loan closing experience in loan settlements and 2-3 years experience in finance or banking industry
• Knowledge of loan and equity settlements
• Good knowledge of loan transfer documentation
• Experience and understanding of SWIFT settlements
• Numerate with high attention to detail
• Clear and confident communicator, both verbally and written
• Proactive and ability to work with minimum supervision (post training);
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and flexible to meet personal and team workload
• Strong background with Loan position and cash reconciliations between systems. WSO/Custodians/Aladdin
• A methodical thinker, able to resolve complex issues on a daily basis
  
  
  

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