Senior Associate, Valuations

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. Title Senior Associate, Valuation Business Unit GTO - Global Business Services Location Charlotte, NC Job Summary Barings is seeking a motivated individual with strong analytical skills and attention to detail for the Valuation team. This individual will be responsible for key components of Barings valuation processes across a diverse set of asset classes. Responsibilities Develop productive working relationships with all stakeholders: Investment teams, fund accounting teams, auditors, third party vendors and management Establish the valuation work plan and schedule meetings with necessary stakeholders Ensure all valuations provided by a third‑party have received the appropriate level of review and approval Maintain strong working knowledge of the inventory of assets to be valued Test calculations and valuation methodologies when needed Assist in the development of reporting to Management, Valuation Committee, and BODs Provide audit support as it relates to valuations Constantly seek to improve the process and approach through operating procedures, technology and analytical acumen Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business (preferred) 1-3 years of work experience in valuation or auditing in financial services A proactive team player who isn’t afraid to ask questions and dig into details Strong sense of curiosity will serve you well in this position Strong acumen in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint or ability to obtain it Experience with SQL or desire to gain experience is preferred Basic understanding of relational databases Interest in valuation methods and the desire to build knowledge and expertise in the field Be a team player with a positive attitude Progress toward the CFA charter is strongly preferred Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Benefits CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS: 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 LIFE INSURANCE: Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance, Spouse and Child Life Insurance TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE: 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Barings LLC