Director, Information Architect

Barings•Charlotte, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Barings’ Enterprise Data group is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable professional to join the Information Architecture team. This team is responsible for ensuring that enterprise data is accurate, trusted, accessible, and fit for use across investment teams, operations, client reporting, and regulatory processes. The Information Architect will partner closely with business stakeholders and technology teams to understand data needs, translate business requirements into clear technical specifications, and ensure appropriate data architecture and governance. The role also plays a critical part in triaging complex data issues, performing root‑cause analysis, and recommending sustainable architectural or workflow solutions. Strong experience within the Asset Management industry is essential.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field
Minimum of 5 years of experience within the Asset Management industry
Strong proficiency in SQL, with the ability to analyze data, recreate issues, and support defect resolution
Hands-on experience with at least one of the following: Aladdin Data Cloud, Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, or Databricks
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels
Ability to assess evolving technologies and apply them pragmatically to business needs
Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while managing multiple priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience with Aladdin is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Partner with stakeholders across the firm to gather, analyze, and document business and data requirements
Translate business needs into clear, actionable technical and data architecture requirements
Define and maintain appropriate data flow architectures and enterprise data storage standards
Oversee and promote effective use of enterprise data assets across platforms and use cases
Serve as a data subject matter expert, developing deep understanding of data structures, lineage, and business meaning
Define and document enterprise-level data derivation and transformation logic
Establish and enforce data security standards, assign security roles, and ensure compliance with enterprise policies
Assess the benefits, risks, and feasibility of data usage in key initiatives to guide project teams toward sound architectural decisions
Triage, prioritize, and resolve complex data issues reported by end users through detailed analysis, including SQL-based investigation
Identify recurring issues, patterns, and trends to drive long-term improvements and prevent reoccurrence
Influence enterprise information strategy by partnering with business leadership
Coordinate with external vendor partners (including Aladdin, eFront, DealCloud, and Refinitiv) to support development teams, investigate data issues, and ensure end‑to‑end process integrity

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