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.
The Barings Global Technology and Operations group is seeking an intern to join its Client & Portfolio Services team in the Barings Internship Program. The Barings Internship Program is intended to provide students with a comprehensive learning experience that affords students with a role that closely resembles the role of a full-time Portfolio Oversight & Management Support Associate. The program will come to fruition with a project presentation that the student has worked on throughout their time at Barings. The 10-week program also includes social events, networking opportunities, involvement in the community, and training.
Interns will learn to perform core processes of the Portfolio Administrator job function. These include variance analysis, creating and reviewing client reporting, and researching issues related to asset/portfolio level data, internal models, and working directly with other teams within Barings. Gaining understanding of co-mingled funds and separately managed account structures investing in bonds, leveraged loans, CLOs, and equities will be paramount.
Primary Responsibilities
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Learning multiple systems and workflows to ensure data is aligned through out
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An exploratory aspect will be encompassed with this role in this internship as we will show components of Trading, Portfolio Administration, Compliance and Data Management
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Preparing and ensuring accuracy of monthly client reporting and attribution reports for portfolio management using valuations from underlying investments
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Develop significant level of expertise of the holdings, terms, and transactions of multiple portfolios to provide intuitive and proactive oversight of these portfolios
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Overseeing the Service Provider in reconciling portfolio level activity
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Reconcile monthly transactions, valuations, management and performance fee calculations, P&L components, and other activity between Barings and the fund accountant/administrator's records on a monthly basis to ensure accuracy
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Respond to ad hoc requests from internal and external clients for additional information
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Working effectively with outsourced third party administrators and internal parties to ensure a high level of service. Raising service issues in an appropriate manner and following up issues to resolution
Qualifications
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Pursuit of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field with a planned graduation date of Spring 2026.
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Minimum GPA of 3.0
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Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel a plus
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Experience in Fund Accounting is preferred
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Experience using spreadsheet and database personal computer applications is preferred
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Strong organizational, analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to effectively summarize findings, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner
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Detail-oriented and highly motivated
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.
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Barings is a $382+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. *Assets under management as of 6/30/21
