Capital Solutions - Associate Director | London, UK

Barings; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm seeks an Associate Director for its Capital Solutions team in London. The candidate will analyze primary and secondary investment opportunities and manage a portfolio of assets, necessitating significant experience in credit analysis and investment strategy development.

Qualifications

• 4 - 7 years of professional work experience required.
• Experience in sub-investment grade credit is significant.
• Transaction Advisory or Corporate Restructuring experience at Big 4 firms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Originate, perform analysis and due diligence on investment ideas.
• Conduct financial statement analysis and detailed financial modelling.
• Manage a portfolio of assets and assist with quarterly reporting.

Skills

Negotiating skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Strong IT skills

Excellent writing skills

Communication skills

Personal skills

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

German language skills

Education

ACA or CA qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bloomberg

Job description

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.

Job Title: Capital Solutions

Corporate Title: Associate Director

Location: London

Barings' 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 selected candidate will be responsible for analysing and evaluating primary and secondary investment opportunities and tracking portfolio companies for dedicated investment strategies. The position reports to Tom Kilpatrick, who heads 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, and equity co-investments in private and public markets. Investment professionals originate and underwrite deals they invest in and can create highly customized portfolios to meet investor needs.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Originate, perform analysis and due diligence, and present new investment ideas
• Conduct fundamental investment analysis without bias to industry or sector
• Conduct financial statement analysis and detailed financial modelling
• Meet with management teams, develop industry contacts, and utilize other 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
• Assist with ad-hoc projects, presentations, and initiatives

Qualifications:

• Significant experience in sub-investment grade credit, preferably in alternative credit, special situations, or distressed scenarios
• Alternatively, ACA or CA qualification with experience in Transaction Advisory or Corporate Restructuring at Big 4 firms
• Ability to identify and analyze complex situations and generate investment ideas

Skills:

• Strong negotiating skills and ability to operate effectively under pressure
• Attention to detail and commitment to tasks
• Self-motivated individual capable of managing deals independently
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office and Bloomberg
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• Good personal skills and team collaboration ability
• Travel flexibility may be required
• German language skills are beneficial

Barings is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer; we welcome applications from all persons regardless of minority, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

Barings is a leading global asset management firm dedicated to meeting the evolving investment and capital needs of our clients. We build lasting partnerships to achieve sustainable growth.

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