Associate Director of Solutions - Barings

At Barings, we are as invested in our associates as we are in our clients. We recognise 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.

Baring's Capital Solutions Group is seeking a candidate with 4 - 7 years of professional work experience for an Associate Director position in their Global Capital Solutions team in London. The candidate selected will be responsible for analysing and evaluating primary and secondary investment opportunities and tracking portfolio companies for dedicated investment strategies. The position will report to Tom Kilpatrick who heads up the Capital Solutions team in Europe. The team sources European investment opportunities across a spectrum of risk/return profiles. Through its separate managed accounts and commingled funds, the team provides various lending solutions: senior secured loans, second lien, unitranche, mezzanine debt, equity co-investments in the private and public markets. Investment professionals directly originate and underwrite deals they invest in and have the ability to create highly customised portfolios to meet investor needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Originate, perform analysis and due diligence and present new investment ideas
• Conduct fundamental investment analysis without any bias to industry or sector
• Conduct financial statement analysis and detailed financial modelling
• Meet with management teams, develop industry contacts, and utilise other information sources to develop investment theses
• Produce clear and concise research based on independent observation and analysis
• Manage a portfolio of assets and assist with quarterly reporting responsibilities
• Assist with special ad-hoc projects, presentations and initiatives

Qualifications:

• Significant years of experience working in sub investment grade credit with a strong preference for a background in alternative credit, special situations and distressed scenarios
• Alternatively, ACA or CA qualified with experience working in the Big 4 accounting firms with experience in Transaction Advisory or Corporate Restructuring
• Ability to identify and work through complex situations and generate investment ideas

Skills:

• Strong negotiating skills and ability to converse effectively in high-pressure environments
• Commitment to task and an attention to detail
• Self-starting, motivated individual willing to work from start to finish on a deal
• Strong IT skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, Bloomberg, etc.
• Excellent writing and communications skills
• Good personal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Travel may be required
• German speaking beneficial

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.