Public Portfolio Services Associate

Barings • Charlotte, NC

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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. Barings’ Public Portfolio Services team is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Associate to join our dynamic group of financial professionals. This role offers an excellent opportunity to build foundational experience in fund operations and portfolio oversight while contributing to key processes that support our investment teams and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and communicate findings clearly.
• Eagerness to learn and contribute in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Aladdin experience is a plus.

Nice To Haves

• CPA or progress toward certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accounting and finance fiduciary responsibility over firm’s private investments including fund of funds, co-investments, private equity/real assets, real estate, and private credit.
• Assist with daily and periodic fund accounting tasks, including monitoring dashboards and quality checks.
• Help reconcile portfolio activity and monthly transactions between Barings and external fund administrators.
• Support the review of investor balances, NAV allocations, and subscription/redemption activity.
• Respond to internal and external requests for data and documentation.
• Learn and apply knowledge of fund structures, governing documents, and client mandates.
• Collaborate with third-party administrators and internal teams to ensure service quality.
• Contribute to the preparation of portfolio reports and reconciliations.
• Assist in testing and implementing system updates and process changes.
• Share ideas to improve efficiency and effectiveness across systems and workflows.
• Take on other relevant tasks as needed to support the team and business goals.

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: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees