Trading Assistant, Trading Solutions Group

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: Trading Assistant, Trading Solutions Group

Business Unit: Global Client Operations

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

The primary responsibility of the IT Service Management Process Lead is to drive the modernization of ITIL process while managing day to day operations of the processes across all of the Global Technology and Data Team.  This role will work closely with other IT Service Management teams to mature the CMDB, Controls, Risk Management and Service reporting.

Primary Responsibilities

The candidate will be required to support the following core processes:

Trading Support:

• Act as a liaison between trading, middle office, onboarding teams
• Provide regular daily and ad-hoc support to the trading solutions group
• Timely verification of existing trade details – pre (on request) and post trade
• Ensuring proper set up of new relationships on trading platforms
• Respond to numerous ad hoc requests from internal and external clients for additional information
• Communicate effectively with dealer middle office re: traded positions, resolve any issues
• Assist with obtaining trade details, porting trades between FCMs as necessary
• Review trade entry and investigate differences, notify IM of findings
• Investigate pre trade restriction fails, and notify IM of findings.

Systems and Operational process improvement:

• Improved procedures implemented, and system changes recommended as appropriate.
• All system change requests, enhancements required, documented, discussed with manager and logged with the IT.
• System projects and testing undertaken in accordance with agreed project timescales.
• Recommendations made to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of all systems, processes and procedures, documented and reported to trading desk.

Additional Tasks:

• Fulfil additional, relevant, tasks appropriate to the role and business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent, in Accounting, Finance, or related business field preferred.
• Strong organizational, analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to effectively summarize findings, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to perform accurately under pressure.
• Detail-oriented and highly motivated.

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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

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