Infrastructure Equity, Associate Director

Barings•New York, NY

13d•$170,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. As part of Barings’ newly formed and expanding Global Infrastructure Equity group, the Associate Director will play a key role supporting the full investment lifecycle across core, core‑plus, and value‑add infrastructure opportunities. This role will take lead responsibility for underwriting and execution workstreams, while partnering closely with senior investment professionals on transaction strategy, asset management, and portfolio construction as the platform continues to scale.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, with Business or Finance preferred.
5–8+ years of relevant work experience in investment banking or private equity
Experience in analyzing financial statements and conducting due diligence
Advanced financial modeling capabilities, including project finance and infrastructure-specific valuation methodologies
Familiarity with sectors such as energy transition, digital infra, transportation, and utility infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to independently manage workstreams and synthesize investment insights
Strong IC writing and presentation skills
Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Nice To Haves

CFA/CAIA progress a plus
Exposure to refinancings, bolt-ons, or asset-level KPIs.
Excellent oral and written communication skills; interact with members of senior management, executives and line staff in a positive and collegial manner
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
Ability to operate autonomously with transparency and integrity
Solutions focused mindset; creative

Responsibilities

Lead financial modeling and underwriting efforts, and coordinate key diligence workstreams with internal stakeholders and external advisors
Develop and maintain sector expertise across power, transportation, energy transition, digital infrastructure, and utilities to support investment sourcing and thesis development
Own preparation of screening memos, valuation analyses, and investment recommendations for internal review and Investment Committee
Lead workstreams for Investment Committee deliverables, including drafting materials, coordinating inputs, and managing data room processes
Support transaction structuring and documentation, contributing to negotiations under guidance of senior team members
Take active responsibility for asset-level monitoring, including KPI tracking, valuation updates, and performance analysis across the portfolio
Partner cross-functionally with asset management, capital markets, and investor relations teams, including contributing to investor materials and portfolio updates

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