Senior Associate, Core Compliance

About the role

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 Senior Associate reports to the Head of Core Compliance. Working with the Head of Core Compliance and other team members, this position is responsible for facilitating the administration of Barings’ Code of Ethics and various other conflicts of interest policies such as the firm’s outside business activities, gifts and entertainment, as well as handling other regulatory review and oversight activity and initiatives such as AML and KYC reviews. The incumbent regularly reviews processes and suggests improvements.

Responsibilities

• Support Code of Ethics:
  • Thoroughly understand the Code of Ethics and the automated personal trading system
  • Handle complex personal trading issues
  • Identify best practices and other potential Code enhancements
  • Participate in upgrades to automated personal trading system
  • Conduct Code training, as needed
  • Perform expanded forensic testing of Code
• Assist with other Core Compliance team deliverables, including assessing and overseeing conflicts of interest:
  • Review and approval of gifts and entertainment
  • Review and approval of outside business activities
  • Support the Financial Crime Prevention Program
  • Preparation of and input to Client and Board/Governance Reporting
  • Books and records requirements
  • Maintenance and review of policies and procedures
  • Preparation and delivery of training
  • Technology initiatives

Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years investment adviser compliance experience required with a strong understanding and familiarity with Codes of Ethics and other conflicts of interest policies
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate clearly with associates at all levels of the corporation
• Strong work ethic; results-based, action-oriented
• Proven ability to deliver business results
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to achieve results, prioritize, and manage expectations

Benefits

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