Infrastructure Equity, Associate Director

Infrastructure Equity, Associate Director

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.

Corporate Title: Associate Director

Business Unit: Global Infrastructure Equity

Location: New York City

As part of Barings' newly formed and expanding Global Infrastructure Equity group, the Associate Director will play a key role supporting the full investment lifecycle across core, core-plus, and value-add infrastructure opportunities. This role will take lead responsibility for underwriting and execution workstreams, while partnering closely with senior investment professionals on transaction strategy, asset management, and portfolio construction as the platform continues to scale.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead financial modeling and underwriting efforts, and coordinate key diligence workstreams with internal stakeholders and external advisors
• Develop and maintain sector expertise across power, transportation, energy transition, digital infrastructure, and utilities to support investment sourcing and thesis development
• Own preparation of screening memos, valuation analyses, and investment recommendations for internal review and Investment Committee
• Lead workstreams for Investment Committee deliverables, including drafting materials, coordinating inputs, and managing data room processes
• Support transaction structuring and documentation, contributing to negotiations under guidance of senior team members
• Take active responsibility for asset-level monitoring, including KPI tracking, valuation updates, and performance analysis across the portfolio
• Partner cross-functionally with asset management, capital markets, and investor relations teams, including contributing to investor materials and portfolio updates

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required, with Business or Finance preferred.
• 58+ years of relevant work experience in investment banking or private equity
• Experience in analyzing financial statements and conducting due diligence
• Advanced financial modeling capabilities, including project finance and infrastructure-specific valuation methodologies
• Familiarity with sectors such as energy transition, digital infra, transportation, and utility infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage workstreams and synthesize investment insights
• Strong IC writing and presentation skills
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Preferred Qualifications:

• CFA/CAIA progress a plus
• Exposure to refinancings, bolt-ons, or asset-level KPIs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; interact with members of senior management, executives and line staff in a positive and collegial manner
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills
• Ability to operate autonomously with transparency and integrity
• Solutions focused mindset; creative

Base Salary Range: $170,000- $200,000 plus additional incentives

Requisite Skills: Acquisitions, Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Private Equity

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