Senior Associate, Derivatives Pricing & Securities

Barings•Charlotte, IL

11h•$80,000 - $125,000

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our Derivatives Pricing & Securities team. This role is ideal for candidates with strong valuation and analytical skills who can apply their expertise across a broad range of investment products, primarily derivatives, while leveraging light technical capabilities to drive efficiency. The successful candidate will be responsible for evaluating valuations of various financial instruments, investigating pricing discrepancies across multiple sources, and supporting data integrity and control processes. This position requires a solid understanding of financial instruments and valuation assumptions, combined with the ability to learn and apply basic automation tools (such as SQL and VBA) to streamline workflows.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field preferred.
3–5 years of experience in securities pricing, derivatives valuation, or a related area.
Strong understanding of derivatives products, valuation assumptions, market conventions and trade booking.
Analytical mindset with the ability to model trades and reconcile pricing discrepancies.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; exposure to SQL and VBA preferred (willingness to learn is essential).
Professional certifications such as CFA or FRM (or progress toward them).
Experience with Bloomberg, Aladdin, or similar financial systems.

Responsibilities

Perform valuation reviews for securities and derivatives, ensuring compliance with internal policies and market standards.
Investigate pricing variances by modeling trades and analyzing valuation assumptions across multiple sources.
Collaborate with the data management team to maintain integrity and accuracy of pricing data.
Conduct regular reviews and updates of pricing methodologies to reflect market conditions and regulatory changes.
Assist in developing and maintaining control processes, including procedures, checklists, and training documentation.
Deliver nightly pricing files to stakeholders (generally 6:00 to 6:30pm) and provide support for ad-hoc projects related to pricing and valuation.

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