Analyst, Asset Based Finance

Barings; Saint James (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barings is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Analyst to join our ABF team. You will support the investment process with analytical input, portfolio surveillance, and reporting workflows, responding to information requests from internal and external stakeholders.

A recent graduate or early-career professional with finance background is welcome to apply. The role offers exposure to securitisation, portfolio analytics, quantitative modelling, and research projects that underpin decision making

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or similar.
• Advanced Excel; VBA, DAX, SQL a plus.
• Analytical/problem-solving with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a small team.
• Securitisation knowledge ideal but not essential.
• Strong time management and organised working style.
• Experience with portfolio reporting and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Run daily and monthly processes critical to portfolio surveillance and reporting.
• Manage timely and accurate reporting, including monthly investment performance metrics.
• Respond to routine and ad-hoc information requests, including data retrieval, collation, analysis, and drafting concise written responses.
• Assist with a broad range of portfolio management tasks alongside the Investment Team.
• Manage and streamline recurring tasks through Excel models and tools.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Independent working

Time management

Securitisation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business/Accounting or similar

Tools

Excel

VBA

DAX

SQL

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.

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.

About The Team

The Barings Asset Based Finance (ABF) team in Australia is a specialist fixed income manager with deep expertise across Australian and international Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) and Asset Backed Securities (ABS) markets. As a small, dynamic, and highly cohesive team, ABF Australia has delivered sustained growth in funds under management, creating a rare opportunity for a junior Analyst to join a motivated, high-performing business.

Job Summary

Barings is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Analyst to join our ABF team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career professional with a background or interest in finance. The successful candidate will support the investment team by providing analytical support, managing portfolio surveillance and reporting workflows, and preparing responses to a wide range of information requests from internal and external stakeholders.

As their knowledge and experience grow, the successful candidate will develop a strong foundation in securitisation and they will have opportunities to contribute to portfolio analytics, quantitative modelling, investment research and other projects that support the investment process.

Primary Responsibilities

• Run daily and monthly processes critical to portfolio surveillance and reporting.
• Manage timely and accurate reporting, including monthly investment performance metrics.
• Respond to routine and ad-hoc information requests, including retrieving, collating, and analysing data, drafting concise written responses to qualitative questions, and ensuring the timely delivery of recurring outputs.
• Assist with a broad range of portfolio management tasks alongside the Investment Team
• Manage and streamline recurring tasks through Excel models and tools.

Qualifications

• A degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a similar discipline
• Advanced Excel skills. Experience with VBA, DAX, and/or SQL a plus.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills, with a strong attention to detail.
• An inherent attention to detail and a desire to get things right. The role is responsible for producing information relied upon by the investment team and external stakeholders, requiring a high standard of accuracy, consistency and accountability.
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to simplify and present information clearly.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a small team environment.
• Highly efficient in time management, with a structured and organised approach to work
• Securitisation knowledge is ideal but not essential

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.