ABF Transaction Support & Platform Operations

Barings • Charlotte, MA

28d

About The Position

Barings is seeking a highly organized and execution‑focused professional to support the Asset‑Backed Finance (ABF) platform in a Transaction Support & Platform Operations role. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the day‑to‑day operational execution, discipline, and consistency of the ABF platform by supporting transaction execution, maintaining clear processes and controls, and assisting with platform governance activities. The role sits at the intersection of investment, operations, and internal business partners and provides hands‑on support across public and private asset‑backed strategies, including residential, consumer, and commercial asset finance. The individual will be responsible for the “blocking and tackling” required to help new deals close efficiently while supporting a controlled, scalable operating environment.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in operations, transaction support, middle office, or related roles within asset management, structured credit, or financial services
• Experience supporting process mapping, swimlane diagrams, or operational workflows to improve clarity, consistency, or control across teams
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Comfort working cross functionally with investment, legal, compliance, and operations teams
• Ability to document processes clearly and follow established procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
• Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a proactive, team oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• experience with deal tracking systems or workflow tools a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide hands‑on operational support for new ABF transactions from approval through close
• Manage transaction checklists, timelines, and deliverables across internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, finance, tax, technology) and external parties (counsel, counterparties, servicers, trustees, custodians)
• Track open items, dependencies, and execution risks; proactively escalate issues and help drive resolutions
• Support transaction documentation, data setup, and system onboarding to ensure operational readiness at close
• Act as a key execution partner to the investment team, allowing deal professionals to focus on structuring and investment decisions
• Assist in maintaining ABF policies, procedures, and control documentation in alignment with firm‑wide standards and regulatory expectations
• Support monitoring of adherence to documented processes and controls; help identify gaps or improvement opportunities
• Assist with internal reviews, audits, and information requests related to ABF activities
• Help document end‑to‑end ABF processes, including origination, due diligence, approvals, execution, settlement, and ongoing monitoring
• Translate “how work actually happens” into clear, practical, and auditable process documentation
• Support process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
• Serve as a point of coordination across multiple operational workstreams, including data management, reporting, servicing oversight, and vendor relationships
• Partner with technology and data teams to support system usage, workflows, and process alignment
• Assist with onboarding new asset types, counterparties, vendors, and servicing arrangements by supporting operational setup and documentation
• Support preparation of internal updates on transaction status, operational metrics, and platform initiatives
• Maintain organized records and materials to support effective communication with internal stakeholders and leadership

Benefits

• Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits
• 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
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Spouse and Child Life Insurance
• 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
• Education Assistance Program
• Charitable Matching Gifts Program
• Commuter Reimbursement Program
• Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed