Product Development - Private Assets Wealth Senior Director

Barings LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401(k) match

Dental & Vision

Job summary

Barings LLC in Charlotte seeks a Senior Director of Product Development for Private Assets Wealth. You will lead product strategy, launch new private-asset solutions, and coordinate with Distribution, Legal, and Investment teams to ensure successful delivery across the US Wealth channel.

The role emphasizes market research, governance, and collaboration with global colleagues. Extensive experience in private-asset products and CFA-level knowledge is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years in product management or development for private assets.
• Experience with US private funds, ETFs, and barriers in wealth products.
• Executive-level communication to senior leadership and governance forums.

Responsibilities

• Lead US Wealth product strategy for private assets and alternatives.
• Drive end-to-end product launches, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Distribution, and Investment partners.
• Mentor junior team members and manage program roadmap.

Skills

Product strategy

Leadership

Market research

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Financial modeling

Job description

Title: Product Development – Private Assets Wealth, Senior Director

Department: Product Management

Location: Charlotte, US

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.

The Product Management team promotes the firm’s growth strategy by developing commercially viable products and coordinating execution across the business.

This senior role sits within the Product Management team and leads product strategy for private and alternative assets in the US Wealth market.

Primary Responsibilities

The Senior Director, Private Assets Wealth is the senior Product Management representative for Barings’ private-asset investment teams in the US Wealth channel. The role will help lead the US Wealth product strategy and is accountable for developing, launching and managing products throughout their lifecycle. The role also leads market research, product-gap analysis and new product proposals, and presents recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums. The role works closely with Client Portfolio Management, Distribution, Legal, Compliance, Operations, Investment, Finance, Tax and Risk, as well as external counsel, fund administrators, service providers, platforms and investors. The role may also manage and develop junior Product Management team members.

Key areas of focus include:

Product Strategy

Help lead US Wealth strategy and development for private and alternative assets, informed by market trends across US Wealth channels and coordinated with European and APAC colleagues. Identify product gaps and growth priorities by wrapper and asset class, and evaluate concepts against client demand, investment fit, operational feasibility, regulatory requirements, economics and strategic priorities. Maintain expert knowledge of the structures and regulations relevant to private-asset Wealth products, including US ’40 Act funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts and model portfolios. Lead the preparation of product proposals, business cases, term sheets and decision logs, and present recommendations to senior leaders in Distribution, Client Portfolio Management and Investment, as well as to governance committees. Internally champion Private Assets Wealth products and build alignment with Distribution and Investment leadership on priorities and sequencing.

Product Development and Launch

Lead product launches end to end, including project management, stakeholder alignment and execution across Barings. Design and structure products such as non-traded or perpetual BDCs, interval funds, tender-offer funds, private funds relying on Section 3(c)(7), feeder vehicles, multi-asset solutions and separately managed account solutions, as applicable to the strategy and target channel. Drive the structuring and modification of products, including documentation, fee and revenue modelling, seed-capital considerations and other required financial analysis. Serve as the subject‑matter expert on commercial terms and product mechanics, including subscriptions, redemptions and other liquidity terms, leverage and distributions. Maintain technical expertise in the evolving regulatory framework and assess appropriate product responses to changing requirements. Lead each product launch through the Barings governance process.

Product Management

Serve as the primary Product Management representative to internal business partners on product-level matters, including fund economics, mechanics and investment restrictions. Research and communicate product trends and innovations, with a focus on fund economics and mechanics. Lead the product response to regulatory changes affecting private-asset Wealth products, in partnership with Legal and Compliance. Partner with Client Portfolio Management, Distribution and other stakeholders to develop scalable distribution channels, platforms and structures Monitor product performance, asset growth and fund economics, and recommend enhancements, restructurings or rationalisation where appropriate. Lead, mentor and develop junior members of the product team.

Qualifications and Experience

At least 10 years of experience in product management, product development or a related field, including significant hands‑on experience with private-asset Wealth products, distribution, product structures and external positioning. Deep, hands‑on experience with US ’40 Act funds, BDCs and US private funds, including product strategy, development and management. Executive‑level communicator, comfortable presenting recommendations to senior leadership and governance forums. Proven track record of leading product launches end to end and influencing senior stakeholders across Investment, Distribution and support functions. Highly organized, with strong attention to detail and excellent project‑management skills. Advanced Excel skills. Preferred CFA designation or equivalent qualification. Experience with European and/or APAC Wealth solutions, such as ELTIFs or Luxembourg Part II UCIs. Experience managing or mentoring team members.

Requisite Skills 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 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

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.