Investor Relations Associate Director
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, ability to collaborate as a team member and true dedication to the interests of our clients.
Barings is seeking an Associate Director for its Charlotte based Global Investor Relations Team. This individual will fill a vital role on the U.S. based team and work closely with their counterparts in London and Hong Kong. Role expectations are to complete all day-to-day Investor Relations processes, liaising directly with clients and internal teams and help identify enhancements to the Client experience. This position will sit in Charlotte.
Primary responsibilities include :
- Coordinating with multiple Transfer Agents, including attending regular service review calls, assisting with escalated issues / incidents, monitoring their adherence to SLAs & KPIs and annual Due Diligence reviews & visits.
- Complete dealing, settlement, registration, and NIGO queries from our TA partners, performing duties in accordance with market practices and in a timely manner.
- Responsible for the processing of Capital activities (subscription, redemption, transfer, switches) and non-financial activities (new investor creation, static data maintenance, statement & contract note distribution, audit confirms, responding to investor / client queries & multiple time bound projects).
- Interact with TAs to assist with resolution of AML Customer Due Diligence (CDD) issues and Annual Refreshes
- Fulfill requests from Distributors, Fund Platforms or Data Vendors for the completion of fund data templates accurately and within required timescales.
- Build professional, positive and collaborative working relationships with colleagues in other departments, e.g. Portfolio Management, Compliance, Legal, Operations, Client Onboarding, etc.
- Assist with new client onboarding across the Retail / Wealth channel, coordinating activities with business line partners and service teams to provide a smooth and seamless Client experience.
Qualifications include :
5+ years of asset management, transfer agency, broker, or advisory firm experience.Experience across the Wealth / Retail channel; effectively working with RIA's, wealth managers & custodiansExperience with alternative platforms such as iCapital, Subscribe+ and CAIS is a plusA client first mentality and strong interpersonal skills; our firm and team culture are paramount.Ability to work under pressure, to multi-task and handle multiple queries from clients, transfer agents and colleaguesProficient in Microsoft Office SuiteBarings offers a comprehensive benefits package including :
Medical (including Virtual Care), Prescription, Dental, and Vision CoverageFitness Center Reimbursement Program (Including Online Memberships)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Fertility BenefitsHighly competitive 401(k) Plan with Company MatchHealth Savings Account (HSA) with Company ContributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA) - Health Care & Dependent CareRetirement Health Reimbursement AccountBasic and Supplemental Life InsuranceSpouse and Child Life InsurancePaid Vacation, Sick Days and Annual HolidaysPaid Leave of Absences (Maternity Leave, Parental Leave, Caregiver Leave, Bereavement Time)Short and Long Term Disability PlansPaid Volunteer TimeEducation Assistance ProgramCharitable Matching Gifts ProgramCommuter Reimbursement ProgramAdoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement Program