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Title: Senior Associate, Global Infrastructure Debt
Department: Global Infrastructure
Location: New York City, NY
Job Summary
The Senior Associate role will play a key role in supporting the underwriting, execution, and ongoing management of investment-grade and high-yield infrastructure debt transactions. Barings’ Infrastructure Debt platform has deployed approximately $25 billion across 500 transactions since 2014, averaging $2 billion annually. Investments are executed through separately managed accounts, commingled funds, and CLOs. The platform is supported by a global team of 20+ dedicated investment professionals, providing deep sector expertise and local market insights. This position is located in the New York City office and reports to a Managing Director within the group.
Primary Responsibilities
- Transaction Underwriting and Execution:
- Support detailed due diligence on new investment opportunities, including financial modeling and risk assessment.
- Prepare investment committee memorandums and supporting materials.
- Assist in structuring and negotiating transaction terms in collaboration with senior team members.
- Origination & Market Coverage:
- Support origination efforts across the group’s investment strategies by analyzing market trends, identifying potential borrowers, and maintaining industry relationships.
- Participate in meetings with sponsors, arrangers, and advisors to source new opportunities.
- Portfolio Management:
- Monitor and evaluate the performance of existing investments, including reviewing financial statements, covenant compliance, and market developments.
- Maintain relationships with existing borrowers and counterparties to ensure proactive risk management.
- Team & Client Support:
- Collaborate with senior professionals on client management, reporting and fundraising activities.
- Contribute to internal projects aimed at improving processes, analytics, and reporting capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
- 3-5 years of relevant experience preferably in infrastructure finance, investment banking, private equity, consulting, or similar.
- Strong corporate finance and credit analysis capabilities, including advanced financial modeling skills.
- High proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to distill complex concepts clearly.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced, transaction‑driven environment.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to work effectively as part of a global team.
- Willingness to travel for due diligence, management meetings, and relationship development.
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Base Salary Range: $120,000-145,000 and additional incentive compensation.
Requisite Skills
Due Diligence, Financial Modeling, Infrastructure Investments, Underwriting
Additional Skills
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
