ABF Transaction Management & Controls, Senior Associate

ABF Transaction Management & Controls

Barings is seeking an experienced, execution-oriented professional to support transaction management and controls for the Asset-Backed Finance (ABF) platform. This role is accountable for driving transaction execution, enforcing operational discipline, and ensuring the platform operates in a controlled, scalable, and audit-ready manner.

The role sits at the intersection of investment, operations, and internal business partners and provides hands-on support across public and private asset-backed strategies, including residential, consumer, and commercial asset finance. The individual will play a central role in ensuring transactions are executed efficiently, risks are identified and managed, and proper controls are in place from approval through closing and into ongoing management.

This is a hands-on role for someone who is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment—owning execution, coordinating across stakeholders, and maintaining a strong control framework as the platform grows.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end operational execution of ABF transactions from approval through close, serving as the central point of coordination
• Drive transaction timelines, deliverables, and dependencies across internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, finance, tax, technology) and external parties
• Proactively identify execution risks, structural complexities, and documentation gaps; drive timely resolution
• Oversee transaction readiness, including documentation, funding mechanics, and operational setup
• Ensure smooth transition from closing to post-close monitoring and operational handoff
• Act as a key execution partner to the investment team, enabling efficient deal structuring and decision-making

• Own and maintain ABF operational controls, ensuring alignment with firm standards and regulatory expectations
• Ensure transactions are executed in accordance with established controls, policies, and governance guidelines
• Identify control gaps or operational risks during transaction execution and implement practical solutions
• Partner with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit on control reviews, audits, and regulatory inquiries
• Maintain clear documentation and audit trails to support transparency and accountability across transactions
• Support integration of new asset types, structures, and counterparties within an appropriate control framework

• Serve as a point of coordination across key operational workstreams, including servicing oversight, reporting, data management, and vendor relationships
• Support onboarding of new transactions and counterparties from an operational readiness and controls perspective
• Partner with technology and operations teams to ensure workflows and systems support efficient deal execution
• Monitor ongoing transactions for operational consistency, issue identification, and adherence to agreed processes

• Provide clear, timely updates on transaction status, execution risks, and key milestones to stakeholders
• Prepare materials for internal stakeholders and leadership on transaction activity and platform execution
• Maintain organized records and documentation to support deal tracking, reporting, and audit requirements

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience supporting transaction execution, deal closing, or middle office functions within structured credit, securitization, or asset management
• Strong understanding of transaction lifecycle, closing mechanics, and coordination across multiple stakeholders
• Experience working with trustees, servicers, counterparties, or external deal parties preferred
• Familiarity with controls, audit processes, and operating within regulated environments
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple transactions under tight timelines
• Comfort working cross-functionally with investment, legal, compliance, and operations teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with deal tracking systems a plus
• Strong work ethic, ownership mindset, and ability to operate in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment

Base Salary Range: $125,000-145,000 and additional incentive compensation.

Requisite Skills: Data Management, Process Control, Process Governance, Transaction Execution

Additional Skills:

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; Minority/Female/Age/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Individual with Disability/Protected Veteran. We welcome all persons to apply.

Barings offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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