Quantitative Analyst (Asset Backed Finance)

Barings • Charlotte, NC

83d

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. Position Title: Quantitative Analyst (Asset Backed Finance) Corporate Title: Senior Associate Department: Private Placements & Asset Based Finance Location: Charlotte Barings ABF group specializes in a range of public and private asset based investments, primarily residential mortgage related. Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced analytics to make informed investment decisions and create value for our clients. We are seeking a talented and proactive Analyst to join our quantitative analytics and modeling team. The Analyst will be responsible for independently assessing results from their analysis, deriving actionable insights, and proactively engaging with stakeholders to discuss findings and recommendations. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that insights are implemented.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
• Educational background in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, engineering) strongly preferred.
• Minimum two years of experience in a relevant analyst or reporting role.
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar reporting software.
• Comfortable with querying databases for analysis using SQL or other languages.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data-driven insights.
• Strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver regular and ad hoc reports on asset-based finance assets, leveraging Power BI or similar analytics platforms.
• Analyze internal asset data, model results, external reports and economic data to understand risks and opportunities.
• Interpret complex data sets and present findings clearly to both internal stakeholders and third-party investors.
• Review modeling and forecasting assumptions to ensure that they align with reality and Barings’ and investors’ risk appetite.
• Query existing databases independently using SQL or comparable tools for ad hoc analytical projects.
• Suggest and implement process and analytics improvements.

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

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees