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Senior Associate, Client Portfolio Manager – Global High Yield and CLOs

Client Portfolio Management

Charlotte, NC

Barings’ Client Portfolio Managers work in close partnership and coordination with investment teams and sales as well as other stakeholders within the organization as subject matter experts, focusing on business development, client servicing and product development for certain investment strategies. This position will support the firm’s public fixed income strategies with a primary focus on the firm’s $96B+ Global High Yield and CLO Platform. The successful candidate will work closely with senior team members, the investment team, and the broader Global Client Group to support existing clients, and to help drive continued growth of Barings’ Global High Yield and CLO strategies, as well as the firm’s broader fixed income platform.

• Develop, maintain and prepare marketing and servicing materials. This will include pitch books as well as scheduled and ad-hoc updates on credit markets and specific aspects of an investment strategy (e.g. monthly commentaries, market reviews, market outlook, performance reviews, portfolio positioning etc.)
• Lead preparation and distribution of regular market and strategy updates to clients and prospects
• Support senior team members and contribute to platform initiatives
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide strategy-specific responses to RFPs and DDQs, and support broader client and new business needs
• Develop a close partnership with investment teams to deepen knowledge and expertise. This will include: Attending investment team meetings
• Responding in a timely manner to client and prospect requests
• Communicate investment strategies internally and externally with the goal of growing assets under management. For more senior members of the team this includes active participation in client meetings, prospect meetings, and industry events Stay abreast of market developments and competitor intelligence

• University degree
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in investment management or investment specialist/product strategist/client portfolio manager role
• A passion for financial markets and proficiency in fixed income specifically. High yield bonds, senior secured loans, and/or CLOs experience a strong plus
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• An analytical approach and problem-solving mindset
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and perform effectively in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to meet all deadlines with a strong attention to detail
• Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel required, including experience using MS Office software to produce high quality presentations
• Experience using AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot/Claude to improve efficiency and streamline existing processes is a plus
• Willingness to pursue CFA designation and FINRA licenses (as needed) is desired

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
• Vision Coverage
• Fitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fertility Benefits
• FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
• 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

Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships that leverage our distinctive expertise across traditional and alternative asset classes to deliver innovative, institutional-quality solutions and service. Our team-driven culture is based on transparency, responsibility and putting our clients’ interests first. We listen to our clients to understand their needs, so that we can be a strategic advisor and long-term partner in meeting their unique investment goals. Risk management and protecting our investors’ capital over the long term is an essential component of our lasting partnerships. Barings is also committed to building long-term relationships with our associates and providing opportunities and support to help them succeed. With our expanding business and global footprint, Barings offers a wealth of opportunities for associates who share our culture, values and commitment to excellence in client service. As an organization, we believe that a diversity of perspectives and strengths is essential to meeting the evolving needs of our clients, and we are committed to attracting and retaining a talented workforce as diverse as the clients and communities that contribute to our success.