Database Analyst

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. We value collaboration, teamwork, and dedication to the interests of our clients.

About the Team

The Barings Asset Based Finance (ABF) team in Australia is a specialist fixed income manager with deep expertise across Australian and international Residential Mortgage Backed Securities (RMBS) and Asset Based Securities (ABS) markets. As a small, dynamic, and highly cohesive team, ABF Australia has delivered sustained growth in funds under management, creating an opportunity for a junior Database Analyst to join a motivated, high-performing business.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and enhancing ABF Australia's existing SQL database architecture;
• Executing daily and monthly processes critical to portfolio surveillance and investment decisions;
• Developing and improving data processing and reporting solutions using SQL, VBA, Python, and DAX;
• Ensuring the timely and accurate collection of data each day;
• Advising on and implementing the best methods to query and extract data for management and client reporting;
• Providing database troubleshooting, bug fixing, and problem resolution;
• Producing and maintaining comprehensive database system documentation;
• Working closely and collaboratively with the Research and Data team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field (required);
• Strong experience with SQL Server, including database design, optimization, tables, indexes, and stored procedures;
• Advanced SQL and Excel skills;
• Experience with VBA, DAX, and Python (beneficial);
• Knowledge of fixed income credit markets and market risk, including asset-backed securities (beneficial);
• A sound understanding of financial mathematics (preferred);
• Ability to work independently within a small team and manage competing priorities;
• Strong communication skills and excellent attention to detail;
• Ability to meet deadlines and resolve challenges efficiently.

Skills

The successful applicant will bring enthusiasm, self-motivation, and high ethical standards to a role pivotal to the firm's development and success. You will be highly analytical and quantitative, with the curiosity and drive to understand the stories behind the data.