Private Assets Product Manager - Sr. Associate

Barings; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

401(k) with company match

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fertility Benefits

Job summary

Barings in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Associate Private Assets Product Manager to lead product development and lifecycle management for real estate, private credit, and related strategies. You will partner with internal teams across Legal, Compliance and Sales to structure funds, implement processes and drive product launches.

The role requires strong project management, deep private assets knowledge, and advanced Excel skills, with a focus on governance and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience with private assets investment strategies.
• Strong project management skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, implement and maintain investment products across Private Assets lifecycle.
• Coordinate fund launches with stakeholders across Barings.
• Structuring, documentation and financial modelling of new/existing funds.
• Subject matter expert on fund terms, liquidity and ESG guidelines.
• Collaborate with Client Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Operations, Investment, Finance and Risk.
• Support product level modifications and establish internal processes.

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.

Title: Private Assets Product Manager - Sr. Associate

Department: Corporate and Product Strategy

Location: Charlotte, NC

Primary Responsibilities

The Private Assets Product Management role is the internal representative of the investment team, responsible for defining, developing, implement and maintaining investment products, through the entire lifecycle. The candidate will support Barings’ array of Private Assets, including Real Estate Equity, Real Estate Debt, Private Equity Solutions, Private Credit and Infrastructure Debt and Equity. The candidate will support the global team and gain exposure to multiple fund types and structures.

Key Areas Of Focus Include

Product Launch

• Project manage and socialize fund launches with all relevant stakeholders across Barings
• Assist with the structuring, documentation and financial modelling of new and existing funds
• Be subject matter expert of fund commercial terms and mechanics (liquidity, ESG guidelines, performance fees, etc.)
• Maintenance of technical expertise and understanding of evolving regulatory framework, proactively considering efficient responses to change requirements
• Shepherd product launches through Barings governance process
• Build strong relationships with and work alongside firm’s Client Portfolio Managers, Legal, Compliance, Sales, Operations, Investment, Finance and Risk teams, as well as external legal counsel, fund administrators, service providers and investors to ensure effective co-ordination across wide range of stakeholders

Product Maintenance

• Support product level modifications and activities
• Establish and implement consistent internal processes

Qualifications

• CPA, CAIA, CFA or other equivalent qualification preferred
• Practical experience of private assets investment strategies
• Highly organized, numerate with strong attention to detail and excellent project management skills
• Advanced Excel skills
• Clear communicator, both verbally and written for both internal and external audiences or stakeholders

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

• Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• 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