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Position Title: Senior Data Analyst, Asset-Based Finance

Corporate Title: Director

Department: Global Private Structured Finance Group, Global Private Finance

Location: Charlotte, NC

Barings ABF group specializes in a range of public and private asset based investments, primarily residential mortgage related. Our team combines deep industry expertise with advanced analytics to make informed investment decisions and create value for our clients. We are seeking a talented and proactive Analyst to join our quantitative analytics and modeling team. The Senior Analyst will be responsible for independently assessing results from their analysis, deriving actionable insights, and proactively engaging with stakeholders to discuss findings and recommendations. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that insights are implemented.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage system for delivering regular and ad hoc reports on asset-based finance assets, leveraging Power BI or similar analytics platforms. Constantly improve and update the system over time.
• Analyze internal asset data, model results, external reports and economic data to understand risks and opportunities.
• Lead ad hoc analytical projects to obtain deep insights into the relationship between mortgage, economic and demographic data and performance outcomes for ABF collateral. Present findings clearly to both internal stakeholders and third-party investors.
• Review modeling and forecasting assumptions to ensure that they align with reality and Barings' and investors' risk appetite.
• Mentor other data analysts to expand the capabilities and expertise within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree is a plus.
• Educational background in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, engineering) strongly preferred.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar role in Asset-Based Finance or similar field in banking or finance.
• Proficiency with Power BI or similar reporting software.
• Expertise in querying and manipulating data using SQL or similar language.
• Proficiency in Python, R and other programming languages is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting data-driven insights.
• Strong attention to detail.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to have a senior/leading role in a data analytics team, combining technical expertise with a passion for communicating actionable insights. If you are curious, proactive, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply and help shape the future of asset-based finance at Barings.

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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

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