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Title: ABF Transaction Support & Platform Operations
Corporate Title: Senior Associate
Department: Asset Based Finance
Location: Charlotte, NC, Boston, MA, or New York, NY
Job Summary
Barings is seeking a highly organized and executionâfocused professional to support the AssetâBacked Finance (ABF) platform in a Transaction Support & Platform Operations role. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the dayâtoâday operational execution, discipline, and consistency of the ABF platform by supporting transaction execution, maintaining clear processes and controls, and assisting with platform governance activities.
The role sits at the intersection of investment, operations, and internal business partners and provides handsâon support across public and private assetâbacked strategies, including residential, consumer, and commercial asset finance. The individual will be responsible for the âblocking and tacklingâ required to help new deals close efficiently while supporting a controlled, scalable operating environment.
Primary Responsibilities
- Transaction Support & Deal Execution
- Provide handsâon operational support for new ABF transactions from approval through close
- Manage transaction checklists, timelines, and deliverables across internal teams (legal, compliance, operations, finance, tax, technology) and external parties (counsel, counterparties, servicers, trustees, custodians)
- Track open items, dependencies, and execution risks; proactively escalate issues and help drive resolutions
- Support transaction documentation, data setup, and system onboarding to ensure operational readiness at close
- Act as a key execution partner to the investment team, allowing deal professionals to focus on structuring and investment decisions
- Platform Operations & Controls Support
- Assist in maintaining ABF policies, procedures, and control documentation in alignment with firmâwide standards and regulatory expectations
- Support monitoring of adherence to documented processes and controls; help identify gaps or improvement opportunities
- Assist with internal reviews, audits, and information requests related to ABF activities
- Process Documentation & Continuous Improvement
- Help document endâtoâend ABF processes, including origination, due diligence, approvals, execution, settlement, and ongoing monitoring
- Translate âhow work actually happensâ into clear, practical, and auditable process documentation
- Support process mapping and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and scalability
- CrossâFunctional Coordination & Platform Support
- Serve as a point of coordination across multiple operational workstreams, including data management, reporting, servicing oversight, and vendor relationships
- Partner with technology and data teams to support system usage, workflows, and process alignment
- Assist with onboarding new asset types, counterparties, vendors, and servicing arrangements by supporting operational setup and documentation
- Reporting & Communication
- Support preparation of internal updates on transaction status, operational metrics, and platform initiatives
- Maintain organized records and materials to support effective communication with internal stakeholders and leadership
Qualifications
- 3-5 years of experience in operations, transaction support, middle office, or related roles within asset management, structured credit, or financial services
- Experience supporting process mapping, swimlane diagrams, or operational workflows to improve clarity, consistency, or control across teams
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
- Comfort working cross functionally with investment, legal, compliance, and operations teams
- Ability to document processes clearly and follow established procedures
- Â Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools; experience with deal tracking systems or workflow tools a plus
- Strong work ethic, willingness to learn, and a proactive, team oriented mindset
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Base Salary Range: $110,000-145,000 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:
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
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
 OTHER BENEFITS
- Education Assistance Program
- Charitable Matching Gifts Program
- Commuter Reimbursement Program
- Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program