Hiring: Senior Associate - Client Portfolio Manager - Global High Yield and CLOs Company: Barings Location: Charlotte, NC Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 07:39:40 About the job Experience: •3-5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in investment management or investment specialist/product strategist/client portfolio manager role •5 years of relevant work experience, ideally in investment management or investment specialist/product strategist/client portfolio manager role Required Skills: •Barings’ Client Portfolio Managers work in close partnership and coordination with investment teams and sales as well as other stakeholders within the organization as subject matter experts, focusing on business development, client servicing and product development for certain investment strategies. •Develop, maintain and prepare marketing and servicing materials. This will include pitch books as well as scheduled and ad-hoc updates on credit markets and specific aspects of an investment strategy (e.g. monthly commentaries, market reviews, market outlook, performance reviews, portfolio positioning etc.) •Lead preparation and distribution of regular market and strategy updates to clients and prospects •Support senior team members and contribute to platform initiatives •Partner cross-functionally with internal teams to provide strategy-specific responses to RFPs and DDQs, and support broader client and new business needs •Develop a close partnership with investment teams to deepen knowledge and expertise. This will include: •Responding in a timely manner to client and prospect requests •Communicate investment strategies internally and externally with the goal of growing assets under management. For more senior members of the team this includes active participation in client meetings, prospect meetings, and industry events Qualifications: •University degree •A passion for financial markets and proficiency in fixed income specifically. High yield bonds, senior secured loans, and/or CLOs experience a strong plus •Excellent verbal and written communication skills •An analytical approach and problem-solving mindset •Demonstrated capacity to prioritize and manage multiple time-sensitive tasks and perform effectively in a team-oriented environment •Demonstrated capacity to meet all deadlines with a strong attention to detail •Strong proficiency with PowerPoint and Excel required, including experience using MS Office software to produce high quality presentations •Willingness to pursue CFA designation and FINRA licenses (as needed) is desired Compensation: •Highly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company Match Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!