Senior Associate\Associate Director, Trading Practices Compliance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

HSA contributions

FSA

Job summary

Barings in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Senior Associate/Associate Director for Trading Practices Compliance to lead day-to-day surveillance of trading activities and assess risk to ensure policy and regulatory adherence. This role collaborates with Portfolio Management, Trading, Legal, Risk, and Operations to protect the firm from regulatory exposure.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in investment or financial services trade compliance, with knowledge of major regulations, MNPI handling, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of investment adviser or financial services experience with emphasis on trade compliance, across multiple asset classes.
• Knowledge of Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, ERISA, FCA Handbook/UCITS, MAR, AIFMD, MiFID II and related regulations.
• Experience with regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FCA) and/or corporate audit environment is a plus.
• Experience with Wall-crossing, MNPI handling, market conduct and conflicts of interest policies.
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills; detail oriented and able to work under tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Aladdin or alternative order management systems is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with surveillance and monitoring related to best execution, cross trades, fair allocation, order management, market abuse, insider trading, and trade error remediation.
• Conduct ongoing surveillance to identify potential MNPI misuse across trading and research activities.
• Review wall-crossing requests and related documentation for proper controls and regulatory compliance.
• Identify patterns from surveillance and elevate findings to senior management as needed.
• Draft and enhance policies and procedures related to trading practices and regulatory obligations.
• Lead or contribute to department and firm-wide projects aligning with compliance objectives.
• Prepare reporting and governance presentations as required.
• Deliver targeted training on trading rules and internal policies to stakeholders.
• Resolve or escalate trading compliance issues and provide business guidance.
• Collaborate with IT and front office to implement solutions addressing regulatory requirements.
• Stay updated on regulatory developments and advise management on significant issues.

Skills

Trading compliance

Analytical thinking

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Project management

Communication skills

Tools

Aladdin

Excel

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: Senior Associate\Associate Director, Trading Practices Compliance

Business Unit: Compliance

Location: Charlotte, NC

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.

Job Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day surveillance and oversight activities for the Firm’s various trading functions. Position is responsible for the assessment of the Firm’s trading risk and identifying breaches to prescribed policies. Requires the use of policies, procedures, and manual and automated systems to mitigate these risks and comply with regulatory restrictions. This position reports to the Head of Trading Practices Compliance and is a visible position within the organization often interacting with members of the firm’s Portfolio Management, Trading, Legal, Risk, and Operations teams.

Position is vital to the success of the organization’s trading practices compliance function. Given the volume and types of investment activity occurring, it is important that there be adequate trade compliance coverage. This position will have a direct impact on the firm’s ability to conduct business in accordance with applicable law, thereby protecting the firm from adverse regulatory exposure and minimizing litigation risk, as well as damage to the firm’s industry reputation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for primarily assisting with surveillance and compliance monitoring related to best execution, cross trades, fair allocation, order management, market abuse, insider trading, and trade error review and remediation
• Conduct ongoing surveillance and monitoring activities to identify potential misuse of Material Non-Public Information (MNPI) across trading, research, and other business activities.
• Review and evaluate wall-crossing requests and related documentation to ensure proper controls, approvals, and regulatory requirements are satisfied.
• Proactively identify patterns or trends through surveillance reviews and elevate findings as appropriate.
• Draft, maintain, and enhance policies and procedures related to trading practices and regulatory obligations.
• Lead or contribute to key departmental and firm-wide projects, ensuring alignment with compliance objectives.
• Participate in developing reporting and periodic presentation to governance forums as needed.
• Develop and deliver targeted training on trading-related rules, regulations, and internal policies to relevant stakeholders.
• Resolve or elevate trading-related compliance issues and provide practical guidance to business units.
• Collaborate with IT, front office, and other stakeholders to design and implement solutions that address new and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Stay current on regulatory developments and enforcement actions affecting trading practices and advise management on significant issues and emerging risks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of investment adviser or financial service experience with emphasis on trade compliance. Experience across a range of asset classes primarily including private lending, private investment funds, bank loans, derivatives, real estate investments, and corporate securities are required.
• Experience with Firewalls, Insider Trading, Market Conduct, and other conflicts of interest polices strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of the provisions within Investment Advisers Act, Investment Company Act, ERISA, FCA Handbook\UCITS, MAR, AIFMD, MIFID II and other applicable regulations.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies (e.g., SEC, FINRA, CFTC, FCA) and/or a corporate audit environment a plus.
• Experience in project management and addressing ad-hoc data analysis requests.
• Effective, results orientated team player with strong interpersonal skills; Critical thinker with very strong organizational and analytical skills; must be very detail oriented.
• Must be self-motivated and must possess the skills to successfully interact with and negotiate with internal professionals, including management.
• Strong ability to comprehend highly technical regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates ongoing commitment to continuous learning and self- improvement.
• Aladdin and strong Excel experience also a plus.
• Ability to handle high volumes of work under tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy and minimizing risk.
• Good communicator who has previous daily engagement with investment teams.
• Proficiency in Aladdin or another order management system required.

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