Private Markets Director; Funds and Co-Investments

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Private Markets Director; Funds and Co-Investments

Department: Alternative Investments

Location: Charlotte, NC or El Segundo, CA

Barings is a leading global financial services firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients and customers. Through active asset management and direct origination, we provide innovative solutions and access to differentiated opportunities across public and private capital markets. A subsidiary of MassMutual, Barings maintains a strong global presence with business and investment professionals located across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Learn more, at www.barings.com.

Job Summary

Barings is seeking a private markets professional to join its Funds and Co-Investment ("FCI") team. The candidate will be responsible for the support of origination, underwriting, closing and monitoring of a portfolio of private equity and real asset funds, secondaries and co-investments. The position will be located in Barings' Charlotte, NC office or El Segundo, CA office.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overview:
  • Originate and lead investment opportunities for the Funds & Co-Investments ("FCI") team globally (primarily US and EMEA) for private equity and real assets
  • Support growth of platform across core areas-origination, investments and capital raising
  • Provide leadership, expertise, and deep market perspectives across the investment team. Identify growth areas and new market opportunities
• Primary responsibilities are focused on originating and underwriting strong investments and supporting growth and development of FCI's private markets platform.
• Investment activities include:
  • Origination: Support efforts for origination for funds, co-investment, secondaries and GP solutions (NAV loans, preferred loans and continuation vehicles) opportunities for US and European private markets
  • Investment: Support due diligence of private equity and real asset opportunities; primary funds, secondary funds, direct equity co-investments and GP solutions sponsored by qualified private market managers and independent sponsors
  • Monitoring: Post-investment investment monitoring. Maintain relationships with existing sponsors and market participants (e.g. advisors).
• Candidate will be an integral member of the FCI team and work with senior members of the investment team in the underwriting and analysis of new investments
• Candidate must have a deep understanding of asset management and the FCI business and be able to articulate that knowledge internally and externally
• Candidate will be engaged in investment activity as well as client management and business development activities
• Candidate must have leadership skills and work well in a team environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 8-10 years in private markets experience
• Developed corporate finance analytical skills
• Presentation capabilities and refined verbal and written communications skills
• A high degree of proficiency and adaptability with various software including Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook
• Ability to develop strong working relationships with high-level executives and investors
• Ability and willingness to travel

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

• 401(k) Plan w/Company Match
• Pension Plan
• 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