Executive Assistant

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.

Title: Executive Assistant

Business Unit: European Real Estate Equity

Location: London

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.

Primary Responsibilities

The candidate selected will provide reliable, proactive and confidential administrative support to European Real Estate Equity team.

• Coordinate travel planning and handle expense management for complex and worldwide travel
• Calendar management (scheduling meetings, resolving conflicts, reserving meeting space, ensuring technology is set up)
• Responsible for meeting management, including developing agendas, taking notes, and driving action items to completion
• Coordinate events and team gatherings
• Develop and/or edit presentations and talking points to help the team prepare for meetings
• Managing documentation, data entry, reporting and other administrative tasks as needed
• Other special projects as required

Qualifications

• Proven experience providing administrative support in a highly professional and fast-paced environment
• Advanced skillset utilizing Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint and Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat, Concur
• Experience booking complex domestic and international travel
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task and adapt to shifting priorities
• Assists colleagues outside regular duties to meet tight deadlines
• Strong relationship management skills
• Takes initiative in problem solving and ownership of tasks
• High sense of urgency
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Requisite Skills

• Fast-Paced Environments, Microsoft Office, Team Collaboration

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 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.