Senior Associate Director, Public Portfolio Services
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 Director, Public Portfolio Services
Business Unit : Client, Finance and Operations - Public Portfolio Services
Location : Charlotte, NC
Job Summary
Barings Global Client Operations team has an opening for a motivated individual who would like to join our innovative team of financial professionals.
Primary Responsibilities
The candidate will be required to support the following core processes :
- Providing regular daily and ad-hoc support to the investment team and institutional clients
- Daily control and oversight over fund accounting dashboard and QC's
- Overseeing the Service Provider in reconciling portfolio level activity
- Reconcile monthly transactions, valuations, management and performance fee calculations, P&L components, and other activity between Barings and the fund accountant / administrator's records on a weekly and monthly basis to ensure accuracy
- Verifying accuracy of investor capital balances, NAV allocations, and subscriptions / redemptions on a monthly basis
- Respond to ad hoc requests from internal and external clients for additional information
- Act as subject matter expert on the funds / portfolios covered
- Working effectively with outsourced third party administrators and internal parties to ensure a high level of service. Raising service issues in an appropriate manner and following up issues to resolution
- Maintaining awareness of client mandates, portfolio governing documents and regulatory restrictions
- Prepare relevant portfolio reporting as required
- Develop significant level of expertise of the holdings, terms, and transactions of multiple portfolios to provide intuitive and proactive oversight of these portfolios
- Ability to review nav reconciliations and client reports before distribution
Systems and Operational Process Improvement
Improve procedures implemented, and system changes recommended as appropriateAll system change requests, enhancements required, documented, discussed with manager and logged with the IT Solutions TeamAll manual procedures and related documentation reviewed at least annually with Head of Portfolio Management Support to identify potential improvementsSystem projects and testing undertaken in accordance with agreed project timescalesRecommendations made to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all systems, processes, and procedures, documented and reported to Head of Portfolio Management SupportAdditional Tasks
Fulfil additional, relevant, tasks appropriate to the role and business requirementsQualifications
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, or related business field preferredExperience in Fund Accounting is preferredExperience using spreadsheet and database personal computer applications is preferredStrong organizational, analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to effectively summarize findings, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise mannerAbility to perform accurately under pressureDetail-oriented and highly motivatedPrevious experience with the Aladdin tool would be a benefit.Power BI skills would be a benefitRequisite Skills
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 :
Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision CoverageFitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fertility BenefitsHighly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company MatchHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company ContributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent CareRetirement Health Reimbursement AccountBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceSpouse and Child Life InsurancePaid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual HolidaysPaid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)Short and Long Term Disability PlansPaid Volunteer TimeEducation Assistance ProgramCharitable Matching Gifts ProgramCommuter Reimbursement ProgramAdoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program